Head of Pensions & Trustee Governance

Abbott; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in financial services is looking for a Pensions Manager to oversee the in-house Pensions Team and provide expert support regarding DB and DC pension funds. This role involves managing governance, compliance, and member communications for pension schemes, acting as Secretary to the Trustee, and engaging with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a thorough understanding of pensions taxation, along with relevant professional qualifications. This is an office-based role in the UK, ideally located in Solihull or Maidenhead.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of managing all aspects of both DB and DC pension funds including acting as Secretary to the Trustee.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within a complex corporate environment.
• Project management experience.
• Thorough understanding of personal taxation as it relates to pensions and specifically high earners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house Pensions Team and support management and members with pension schemes.
• Act as Secretary to the Trustee of the Abbott Laboratories Pension Fund.
• Manage pension administration and deliver quality member communications.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and prepare annual reports.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Effective communication

Understanding of personal taxation related to pensions

Education

Professional qualification to APMI or equivalent with membership of PMI

Job description

A leading corporation in financial services is looking for a Pensions Manager to oversee the in-house Pensions Team and provide expert support regarding DB and DC pension funds. This role involves managing governance, compliance, and member communications for pension schemes, acting as Secretary to the Trustee, and engaging with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a thorough understanding of pensions taxation, along with relevant professional qualifications. This is an office-based role in the UK, ideally located in Solihull or Maidenhead.