Pensions Implementation Consultant (Configuration)

Capita; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched pension

Life assurance

15 weeks fully paid parental leave

Paternity pay of two weeks

Job summary

Capita is seeking a full-time Implementation Consultant Level 3 to manage transition and change projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Responsibilities include gathering client requirements, leading implementation projects, and mentoring a team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK pension systems and experience in project management. Company offers benefits like matched pension, life assurance, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Able to lead on projects and experience in managing/mentoring a team.
• Detailed understanding of various UK Pension types and their administration.
• Ability to draft automated Excel calculators and use advanced features.

Responsibilities

• Gather client requirements and interpret them into system solutions.
• Manage system configuration activities and quality.
• Lead client implementation projects and mentor Implementation Analysts.

Skills

Project leadership

Understanding of DB, DC, CARE, and Annuities

Pension member records knowledge

System configuration and testing

Strong MS Excel skills

Good MS Access skills

Job description

Job Title

Implementation Consultant Level 3 (Configuration)

Job Description

We are now looking for Implementation Consultants to join our team to ensure all aspects of a transition and change project are delivered on time and to a high standard within a controlled project environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gathering and interpreting client requirements and processes, and translating these into system solutions
• Managing system configuration activities and quality
• Delivering calculation automation
• Leading client implementation projects
• Facilitating internal and external system training, and providing appropriate documentation
• Troubleshooting and resolving client queries and issues
• Mentoring and coaching Implementation Analysts
• Conducting system configuration and testing quality control activities
• Supporting the technical development of our technology platforms through participation in analysis and design, and specification production for new and/or enhanced developments
• Undertaking system configuration and checking
• Undertaking data analysis activities and checking
• Undertaking project management activities including risk and issue identification and mitigation

What We’re Looking For

• Able to lead on projects and experience of managing/mentoring a team
• UK Pension background: detailed understanding and ability to explain the difference between DB, DC, CARE and Annuities, how they are administered and a full understanding of system & process implications
• Is able to explain pension member records and their set up
• The relationships between members, Trustees, schemes, actuaries, funds and investments
• Different types of Pension Schemes
• Different types of member status' and applicable calculations for each
• Describe the regulatory bodies and their roles in this sector
• Demonstrate knowledge of system set up and use of parameters
• Able to demonstrate capability and knowledge of pension/employee benefit technology platforms
• Strong MS Excel skills, able to draft an automated excel calculator with basic formula; ability to use filters, sorting, pivot tables (rows, columns, grouping, filters and totalling), lookups, control totals, IF and nested IF statements and formatting of cells to specific guidelines
• Good MS Access
• Ability to understand requirements and able to produce specifications

What can we offer you?

• Company matched pension
• Life assurance
• 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Paternity pay of two weeks
• Plenty more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.

Location

Home‑Based – GBR, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent