Pension project specialist remote or hybrid

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

A leading pensions services provider in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of projects. This position offers both hybrid and fully remote options while ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes for pension scheme members. Key responsibilities include managing bulk annuity transactions and providing expertise in GMP reconciliation. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Defined Benefit pension administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with GMP reconciliation or equalisation desirable.
• Understanding of Pension Protection Fund processes desirable.

Responsabilités

• Manage a diverse portfolio of specialist pension projects.
• Support bulk annuity transactions and data preparation.
• Oversee GMP reconciliation and equalisation projects.
• Oversee GMP reconciliation, equalisation projects.
• Support governance updates and budget tracking.
• Provide guidance as a subject-matter expert.
• Collaborate with trustees, advisers and insurers.
• Contribute to legal and technical reviews.
• Maintain accurate member records.
• Deliver high quality outputs within SLAs.

Connaissances

Defined Benefit pension administration

Knowledgeable in UK pensions legislation

Effective communication skills

Proactive and highly organised

Detail-oriented

Experience with GMP reconciliation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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 hybrid or fully remote and have their own dedicated projects function. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Please get in touch/apply now for a confidential discussion and more information prior to progressing.