Pension project specialist

Eden Scott; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist for a fast-growing pensions services provider. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid working, you will lead complex pension projects, interacting with trustees, advisers and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in Defined Benefit pension administration, strong UK pensions knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defined Benefit pension administration (minimum five years).
• Technically strong with UK pensions legislation, regulation and industry practice.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and pension administration systems.
• Experience with GMP reconciliation or equalisation calculations desirable.
• Understanding of Pension Protection Fund processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of specialist pension projects.
• Coordinate data preparation, insurer engagement and transition activity.
• Perform benefit audit analysis and rectification work.
• Oversee data cleansing, rectification and GMP reconciliation projects.
• Contribute to legal and technical reviews on benefit specifications.
• Manage data transfer for transitions to insurers or other bodies.
• Maintain accurate member records in line with regulatory expectations.
• Set project timelines, monitor progress and support budget management.
• Provide updates at governance meetings and assist with scheme administration.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Defined Benefit pension administration

UK pensions legislation

Project management

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

GMP reconciliation

Equalisation calculations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Due to ongoing growth and business wins, an established and fast‑growing pensions services provider have a number of new positions for pensions projects specialists. These include senior which can be based either from Edinburgh or Glasgow hybrid. The organisation is known for delivering clear, practical solutions to occupational pension schemes and for supporting clients through complex administrative and regulatory challenges.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of specialist pension projects. This position offers the chance to work on high‑value initiatives that directly improve outcomes for pension scheme members. The role involves close collaboration with trustees, advisers, insurers, and internal teams, providing an excellent platform for professional development within a supportive and progressive environment.

The Senior Pensions Projects Specialist will be responsible for:

• Supporting bulk annuity transactions, including data preparation, insurer engagement, and transition activity
• Delivering benefit audit analysis and rectification work
• Leading data analysis, cleansing, and rectification exercises
• Overseeing GMP reconciliation, rectification, and equalisation projects
• Contributing to legal and technical reviews, such as benefit specifications and equalisation requirements
• Managing data preparation and transfer work for transitions to insurers or other bodies
• Maintaining accurate member records in line with regulatory expectations
• Setting project timelines, tracking progress, and supporting budget management
• Providing updates at governance meetings
• Assisting with scheme administration and supporting calculation testing
• Acting as a subject‑matter specialist and providing guidance to less experienced colleagues

The role involves managing a personal portfolio of schemes and projects, ensuring delivery to high quality and within agreed service levels.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in Defined Benefit pension administration (minimum of five years but could consider less)
• Technically strong and knowledgeable in UK pensions legislation, regulation, and industry practice
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and pension administration systems
• Solution‑focused, detail‑oriented, and committed to high‑quality output
• Experience with GMP reconciliation or equalisation calculations (desirable)
• Understanding of Pension Protection Fund processes (desirable)

In return they are offering a highly competitive basic salary, benefits package, flexible working and the opportunity to expand your career during an exciting time in their growth.