Pensions Project Support

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced pensions professional – or someone looking to develop their career in project management – to join a thriving team supporting a variety of change projects across medium to large Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.

As Pensions Project Support, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and internal teams to deliver a wide range of projects, including GMP equalisation, member option exercises, benefit changes, mergers, and scheme wind-ups. You’ll also liaise with clients and third parties to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the delivery of pension-related projects

• Develop and monitor project plans, tracking progress and preparing reports

• Assist with budgeting, billing, and quality control activities

• Organise and document project meetings, agendas, and minutes

• Maintain project documentation and audit trails

• Support post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

• Foster collaboration and promote operational excellence across teams

About You

• Experience in pensions project or programme delivery

• Good knowledge of UK Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes

• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

• Experience collaborating with clients, internal teams, and third parties

• Project management certification (e.g. Prince2, APM, PMP, or CSM) is advantageous but not essential – training and support will be provided

What’s on Offer

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in pensions project management

If you’re passionate about Pensions and looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive, people-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please quote 51945 when calling Richard at Alexander Lloyd or email them at rdo@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.