Pensions and Benefits Manager

Abenefit2u; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Pension and Benefits Manager to enhance employee wellbeing by leading pension provision, retirement planning, and lifestyle perks. You will collaborate with departments like Finance and HR to ensure operational excellence and employee engagement, making a significant impact on the workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pensions and benefits programme management is essential.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills required.
• Ability to work at pace and influence across different levels is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined contribution pension scheme, including governance and reporting.
• Lead annual benefits cycles and provider renewals.
• Champion benefits communications and employee engagement.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve offerings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of employee wellbeing and promote the value of a company pension to employees? Our client is an in-house pension scheme (outsourced administration) seeking an experienced Pension and Benefits Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of their employee benefits — including pensions provision, retirement planning, healthcare, lifestyle perks, and financial wellbeing assistance.

You will collaborate across the organisation (and at all levels), including Finance, Payroll, HR, and external providers, to ensure a smooth and impactful employee experience with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and engagement.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing a defined contribution pension scheme, including governance, reporting, and trustee meetings
2. Leading annual benefits cycles and provider renewals
3. Championing benefits communications and employee engagement
4. Using data and industry insights to improve offerings continuously

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in pensions and benefits programme management
2. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
3. Proactive, collaborative mindset, with attention to detail
4. Ability to work at pace and influence across levels

Our client values honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of community. If these resonate with you and you're ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply or learn more:

Click the APPLY NOW button below, email [e-mail] for a full job profile and benefits package, or call Dianne Beer at 07747 800 740 to discuss the role further.

Alternate roles:

If this position isn’t an exact fit, but you’re interested in similar opportunities, please contact us. We regularly register new jobs and can retain your details to notify you of relevant roles. Email Dianne Beer at [e-mail] or visit our contact page.

Referral scheme:

If you know a pensions professional who might be interested, you can refer them for a reward of £200–£500 per successful placement. Please ensure your referral mentions your name when they contact us.