Pensions Data Consulting Director: Strategy & Growth

Willis Towers Watson plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Health assessments

Pension scheme ( defined contribution,

Hybrid working

Volunteer day

Electric vehicle scheme

Share scheme

Cycle-to-work

Dental cover

Optical cover

Critical illness protection

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson plc in the UK is seeking an experienced Pensions Data Consulting Director to lead client engagements and shape data solutions for Defined Benefit schemes across multiple UK locations. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on delivering measurable value and strong commercial outcomes.

You will mentor colleagues, develop innovative data strategies, and drive growth of our pensions data consulting practice while building trusted relationships with pension managers, trustees

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Experience managing client-facing pensions engagements and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, including scoping, pricing, budgeting and profitability.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and workstreams.
• A consultative approach with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of pensions data auditing, data improvement, data cleansing, GMP projects and pension administration systems.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to Pension Managers, Trustee Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Manage complex data consulting engagements and maximise value.
• Develop and execute client data strategies, including benefit rectifications.
• Drive business development and expand client relationships.
• Collaborate with admins, actuaries, legal advisers, and technology specialists.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and grow the Data Solutions practice.
• Promote innovation, best practice and new ideas across services.

Skills

Pensions consulting

Client management

Pricing & budgeting

Project management

Data auditing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Willis Towers Watson plc in the UK is seeking an experienced Pensions Data Consulting Director to lead client engagements and shape data solutions for Defined Benefit schemes across multiple UK locations. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on delivering measurable value and strong commercial outcomes.

You will mentor colleagues, develop innovative data strategies, and drive growth of our pensions data consulting practice while building trusted relationships with pension managers, trustees