Pension Governance Consultant & Scheme Secretary

Gallagher; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking a Pensions Governance Consultant & Scheme Secretary to join the First Actuarial team, based in any of our UK offices. You’ll deliver governance services for Defined Benefit schemes, providing secretarial support and strategic consultancy to trustees and clients.

You’ll work independently and with a collaborative team, managing meetings, drafting reports, and maintaining governance documentation while staying up to date with pensions legislation and industry

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in pension scheme governance and secretarial work, with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Client-focused relationship management experience with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert consultancy, secretariat, and governance services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Coordinate and manage Trustee and client meetings, including agendas, reports, minutes, and action tracking.
• Maintain governance documentation and policies to meet scheme governance requirements and governance standards.
• Lead and support projects with timely delivery and detailed project plans.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for internal and client audiences.
• Support onboarding of new clients and contribute to tenders and proposals.

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow.If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

We are seeking aPensions Governance Consultant & Scheme Secretary to join our expert team within First Actuarial; to be based in any of our UK offices. Our team specialises in delivering consultancy, secretarial, project and technical services to clients in relation to their Defined Benefit Pension schemes, while also supporting internal teams, firm-wide projects, and focus groups.

This is anexciting opportunityto become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you’ll work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering consulting services to clients and trustees relating to Defined Benefit Pension scheme governance and trustee secretarial work, coupled with exceptional communication and organisational skills. If you’re ready to take on new challenges and grow your career in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

How you’ll make an impact

• Deliver expert consultancy, secretariat, and governance servicesto a diverse portfolio of clients, fostering strong and trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders in collaboration with dedicated client teams.
• Coordinate and manage Trustee and client meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting packs, drafting and presenting reports, recording minutes, and tracking actions and decisions to completion.
• Maintain and enhance key governance documentation and policies, ensuring compliance with scheme governance requirements and supporting Trustee boards in meeting Effective System of Governance standards.
• Lead and support a variety of projects, ensuring timely delivery to clients and internal teams, while drafting and maintaining detailed project plans.
• Produce and present high-quality reports, documents, and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism for both internal and client audiences.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, with opportunities to contribute to new business tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with thespecialist consultancy teamto deliver exceptional services and advice to both external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Commit to personal growth and continuous learning, staying up to date with the latest pensions legislation and industry developments.

About you

• Proven expertise in pension scheme governance and secretarial work, with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Client-focused relationship management experience, showcasing excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Project management experienceis a plus, demonstrating the ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.
• In-depth understanding of pension scheme requirements, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• A track record ofcollaborative success, working effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workloads efficiently.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• A self-motivated professional who thrives bothindependently and within a team environment.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join ourTalent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)