• Alexander Lloyd are seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant to join a dynamic and growing team within a well regarded Consultancy Services firm.. This is a fantastic opportunity for a pensions professional with strong governance, project management, and leadership skills to play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced pensions executive services.

  The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Supporting trustee boards and corporate clients with governance, strategy, and operational oversight.
  • Liaising with trustees, in-house pensions teams, and third-party advisers to ensure smooth scheme management.
  • Providing high-quality secretarial support, including meeting organisation, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
  • Managing governance frameworks, including maintaining business plans, risk registers, and scheme budgets.
  • Leading and coordinating scheme projects such as annual report preparation, service provider reviews, and procurement exercises.
  • Supporting strategic change projects, from investment strategy implementation to scheme de-risking and wind-up projects.

  You will need:

  • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
  • Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused with a “hands-on” approach.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • A collaborative and innovative mindset, open to new ideas and ways of working.

  Essential Experience / Qualifications:

  • APMI, actuarial, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Strong commercial awareness and experience in the pensions industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of occupational pension schemes and current pensions legislation.
  • Proven experience managing third-party relationships and suppliers.
  • Competent in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

  Please quote 51302 when calling Aaron at Alexander Lloyd or email them at apu@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

  

  Senior Pensions Consultant

• Due to a period of extended growth, an award-winning independent Pensions consultancy and Trustee secretarial firm is currently looking for an experienced Governance Consultant to join their growing business. If you have proven experience of providing Pension consultancy, governance advice, administration and/or Trustee secretarial services and support to clients on their DB and DC Pensions arrangements then this is the ideal role for you!

  To be successful with your application, you will need to have a high level of understanding of the UK Pension market, which you will be required to bring to this role alongside excellent negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to identify commercial opportunities from legislative and other structural changes in the market place. PMI qualifications are preferred, although not essential, and in terms of personality attributes you will need to be confident, articulate and have the understanding of the importance of providing excellent client service.

  In return, this role will provide the incumbent with an excellent opportunity to join a small, specialist team within a respected consultancy in this market, where you will also be rewarded with a first class salary and flexible benefits package that includes DC Pension, DIS cover and performance-related bonuses. There is also a degree of flexible, remote working on offer for this role.

  This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Investments, Advisors, Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

  

  Pensions Trustee / Governance Consultant

• Role – Standalone L&D Manager

  Location – London/Hybrid 50/50

  Contract – Permanent (part time 4 days per week)

  Salary – Circa £64,000 (£50,000 Pro rata) +Bonus and Benefits

  Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be supporting an SME on the recruitment of a Learning and Development Manager on a permanent basis.

  This is a standalone position so you will need to have done a similar role previously, and be able to make decisions and have the ability to work both operationally (design, delivery etc) and strategically (shaping the future of the learning function).

  Although a standalone role the HR team work very closely in tandem to support each other and ensure business goals are aligned.

  This is a great opportunity to put your stamp on an L&D function and shape the future of the function. Although there is a learning platform currently in place, you will need to come in assess the current offering, make improvements, implement new offerings, work closely with the wider business to find out training needs, work closer with external training providers and much more.

  You will have / need:-

  ·Previous experience in a similar role

  ·Ability to work both operationally and strategically

  ·Ability to design and delivery training

  ·Excellent stakeholder management (both internal and external stakeholders)

  ·Excellent communication skills

  ·Ability to shape the Learning function.

  ·Ideally from a Blue collar type organisation

  ·CIPD qualification in Learning

  This organisation offers excellent hybrid working of 50/50 split between home and office. They have award-winning offices in London close to London Bridge/Liverpool Street area.

  The salary on offer is £50,000 (4 days per week) per annum plus bonus and attractive benefits

  Please quote 51230 when calling Theo Saunders at Alexander Lloyd or email them at tsa@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Learning and Development Manager

• Director of People and Culture

  Hybrid (1 day per week in London)

  28 or 35 hours per week (flexibility in the working pattern)

  £68,656 (FTE)

  Alexander Lloyd are partnering exclusively with The Teenage Cancer Trust to find an Associate Director of People & Culture (HR Director) who can provide strategic direction and leadership for the People and Culture Team. As a member of the wider organisational leadership team you will create a dynamic, empowering, inclusive culture. This role requires:

  • Someone passionate about all areas of work within the people and culture function, including HR, Culture, Facilities, EDI, L&D and Leadership Development, Volunteering and supporter experience
  • Someone who enjoys leading the advocacy and promotion of people and culture activity at all levels, including directly influencing Senior leaders to incorporate people and culture-led decision making at an Executive Director and Board level
  • Drive high performance, high engagement culture for all staff and volunteers. Be responsible for the employee and volunteer lifecycle from induction to exit, enabling people to understand the organisation, deliver our strategy, live our values and continually learn and improve what we do.
  • Take a lead in key cross-cutting priority projects, particularly those focused on culture and organisational change.
  • Support the Head of HR and Head of Volunteering to role model to the organisation the culture we want – and to create, bring together and continually improve ways of working in the People & Culture team.
  • Support and coach Senior leaders in the organisation with complex management advice on topics such as pay and reward, EDI and employee relations issues.
  • Support the organisation to continually develop and improve ways of working, shaping and changing how we work based on data, external trends and internal insight.
  • Ensure the organisation has a clear and consistent approach to leadership and talent development including continually improving leadership cultures.
  • Ensure that all people and culture team activity is clearly aligned to and delivering organisation strategy, developing data driven operational plans and budgets in line with this.

  This role will suit an experienced and collaborative HR Director looking to make an impact in an organisation that changes lives through determination, unity, spirit and kindness. Whilst the remuneration on offer is limited due to the not for profit status of the trust, significant flexibility, work/life balance and the knowledge that you are helping young people through cancer makes this a once in a lifetime career opportunity. Applications from all sectors are welcomed.

  What is on offer:

  • Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Leave: 25 days of annual leave, and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
  • Paid Volunteering Leave
  • Health Cashback Plan.
  • Life assurance and Income Protection
  • Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.

  Please quote 51314 when calling Simon Geere at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sge@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

  

  HR Director

• This is an excellent opportunity to work for a small and technical specialist team who form part of a much larger and hugely successful Pensions Projects & Data Solution division!!

  Role responsibilities;

  • Working with various Pensions administration platforms and transferring member data from those platforms
  • Assess the difficulties that a client’s data will present, then design and implement software tools and accompanying processes to resolve those challenges
  • Take responsibility for reviewing the programming work of others whilst also supervising aspects of Pension correction and rectification exercises
  • Partner, work closely with and deputise for the ‘Head of’ department whilst taking on more strategic and leadership accountability

  Requirements;

  • Proven experience of using a range of DB Pension administration platforms with an understanding of their structures and the difficulties faced when manipulating their data
  • Excellent SQL and Excel skills
  • Clear and concise communication skills when discussing complex technology issues to a broad audience
  • The ability to review and propose solutions to challenges with Pensions data
  • A desire to partner with clients and help resolve challenges with their Pensions data

  Benefits;

  • The opportunity to work for a market leader and their pioneering Pensions Projects & Data Solutions team
  • The chance of taking on a senior and strategic position with plenty of career development
  • Huge amounts of flexibility with working arrangements
  • An excellent remuneration package including basic salary, bonus, strong Pension contributions, PMI and much more

  This really isn’t an opportunity to miss out on! So please click apply if you feel like you have the required skills and experience!

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Lead Pensions Implementation Technician

• Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for data analysis, system configuration, and project implementation? Join our dynamic team as a Pension Implementation Analyst here you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality client implementations within a structured project environment.

  About the Role

  As a Pension Implementation Analyst, you will:
  ✔️ Implement products and services on our technology platforms
  ✔️ Deliver calculation automation and system configuration
  ✔️ Troubleshoot and resolve client queries and issues
  ✔️ Support Project Managers and Implementation Consultants with key project tasks
  ✔️ Follow procedures and contribute to project documentation

  Key Responsibilities

  🔹 Analyse calculation requirements and undertake system configuration
  🔹 Perform data analysis, system uploads/downloads, and testing
  🔹 Collate and interpret scheme and data information
  🔹 Support the production of requirement documentation
  🔹 Participate in client meetings and liaise with stakeholders

  What We’re Looking For

  ✅ Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, IF statements, formatting)
  • Experience handling sensitive client data in line with GDPR regulations
  • Effective time management and workload prioritization
  • Understanding of pensions/employee benefits administration
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Experience working in a project environment

  Please quote 51299 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sha@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Pension Analyst

• Are you an enthusiastic and experienced pensions professional looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting new role to join an established Pension Consultancy in their Scheme Benefits team as a Pensions Implementation Consultant to lead transition projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, to a high standard, and within a controlled project environment.

  About the Role

  Sitting within the Implementation Department, the Scheme Benefits team is responsible for implementing first-class pension administration solutions for both new and existing clients. The projects range from large-scale strategic transformations to bespoke client solutions, working closely with various stakeholders.

  As a Pensions Implementation Consultant, you will play a key role in project delivery, working alongside the Data Team to onboard data and the Configuration Team to automate calculations.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead client implementation projects, driving the gathering, interpretation, and documentation of client requirements.
  • Translate requirements into system solutions and ensure timely project delivery.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve queries and issues efficiently.
  • Act as a key point of contact in client meetings and project status calls.
  • Mentor, develop, and coach Implementation Analysts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team and department.
  • Assist in project management, including identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
  • Facilitate internal and external system training, providing documentation as needed.
  • Support the technical development of our pension platforms through analysis, design, and specification production.

  What We’re Looking For

  • Strong technical pensions knowledge, particularly in Defined Benefit schemes and legislation.
  • Ability to explain pension member records, scheme structures, and applicable calculations.
  • End-to-end project lifecycle experience, including initiation, governance, control, and closure.
  • Excellent client relationship skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
  • Experience in leading and owning projects, with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

  Please quote 51300 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sha@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Pension Implementation Consultant

• We are supporting our long standing client to hire an experienced and Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Controller (Financial Close Manager/ Product Controller) to be part of this newly formed team within the wider finance function and play a key part in developing it and adding value from day 1!

  London based / hybrid working/ 6 figure package

  Our client needs someone who is comfortable and has strong experience in the BAU side of financial control and driving month end close, engaging with stakeholders across all departments to ensure accurate data across the GL & Balance sheets. A background and passion for change and transformation because this is where the roles main drivers sit.

  You will collaborate with various teams across the finance and project teams. This is a senior finance role that will be high profile in the business including managing multiple stakeholder relationships and you will sit as part of the Financial Management Team and deputise for your Manager in their absence.

  You will be the engine room of the finance function, driving the month end close. Ensuring robust data is produced by relevant finance functions. Acting as the custodian of the GL.

  This work will centre around the quality of data, how that impacts the GL, what changes impact the GL, identifying new financial controls and embedding them into the business, establishing Quality Assurance controls, identifying commercial drivers that impact the GL, working closely with the I.T team to create new dashboards and reporting, to automate existing manual processes.

  This is a team that will grow which offers lots of development opportunities.

  The Person

  ·Passion and energetic approach to change

  ·Project/ change management experience would be a significant advantage

  ·Insurance sector experience is ESSENTIAL whether in audit or industry (may consider wider regulated financial services dependent on experience)

  ·Qualified Accountant with significant PQE

  ·Comfortable with a hands on role

  .Strong technical accounting skill set

  Please quote 51288 when calling Alexander Lloyd This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.

  

  Financial Close Manager

• Client Director

  Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are currently partnered with an established employee benefits organisation that are keen to expand their global and strategic clients division.

  Role & Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships at C-Suite level

  • Develop and implement strategic account plans to maximise growth opportunities.

  • Work cross-functionally with the wider business
  • Lead meetings with new and existing clients

  Essential Criteria:

  • Must have strong CRM/Client Director experience in either a broker or a provider
  • Experience in leading high profile client meetings

  This role can be fully remote with travel to clients and the office on occasion.

  If you are interested in learning more do reach out or apply today!

  Please quote 51266 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Client Director

• The Head of Defined Contribution (DC) Proposition will be responsible for shaping and delivering a market-leading DC strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enhances our client offering. This is a pivotal role, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, deep technical expertise, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will lead the development of innovative pension solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of employers, trustees, and members.

  Key Responsibilities

  1. Proposition Development & Strategy
  • Define and implement the firm’s DC proposition strategy, ensuring it remains competitive and forward-thinking.
  • Develop innovative solutions to enhance DC scheme design, governance, investment strategies, and member engagement.
  • Stay ahead of regulatory and market trends, ensuring our proposition is fully compliant and future-proofed.
  • Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities, driving the expansion of our DC services.
  2. Thought Leadership & Industry Influence
  • Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and conferences.
  • Develop insightful thought leadership content, including whitepapers, reports, and presentations.
  • Engage with industry bodies, policymakers, and providers to shape the future of DC pensions.
  3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with clients, trustees, and corporate sponsors to understand their needs and evolve our proposition accordingly.
  • Build strong relationships with key providers, investment managers, and technology partners to enhance our offering.
  • Provide expert-level advisory support on key projects and complex DC challenges.
  4. Commercial & Business Development
  • Support business growth by identifying commercial opportunities within the DC space.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop proposition messaging and client materials.
  • Lead RFP responses and pitch new DC solutions to prospective clients.
  5. Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Work cross-functionally with consulting, investment, digital, and technology teams to integrate innovative solutions into the DC proposition.
  • Provide strategic guidance and training to internal teams on DC-related matters.

  Required Skills & Experience

  Essential

  ✔ Proven experience in a senior DC proposition, strategy, or consulting role within the pensions industry.
  ✔ Strong knowledge of DC scheme governance, investments, retirement solutions, and regulatory frameworks.
  ✔ Track record of developing and implementing DC pension solutions that drive business growth.
  ✔ Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  ✔ Commercially minded, with an ability to identify and execute growth opportunities.
  ✔ A thought leader with a passion for innovation and the future

  Why Join Us?

  Impact: A senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of DC pensions.
  Influence: Engage with industry leaders, regulators, and providers to drive meaningful change.
  Innovation: Work at the forefront of DC proposition development, leveraging the latest technology and market trends.
  Growth: Be part of a fast-growing, dynamic team with opportunities for career progression.
  lexibility: Hybrid working and excellent benefits package.

  

  Head of Defined Contribution Proposition

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