Pensions Implementations Manager

Oliver James; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to join a life insurer's team. This role involves managing the end-to-end implementation of defined benefit schemes, overseeing onboarding and data migration. Ideal candidates should have extensive implementation experience within a third party administrator or life insurer. The position offers a hybrid working model and aims to build a supportive team environment to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Must have strong implementation experience from within a third party administrator or life insurer.
• Exposure to bulk annuities will be beneficial.
• Experience with defined benefit pensions is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end implementation of defined benefit schemes.
• Manage onboarding, data migration, buy-out transition, and shadow administration.
• Oversee stakeholder communications and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Implementation experience

Defined benefit pensions

Stakeholder communications

Data migration

Continuous process improvement

Job description

Overview

Oliver James are currently partnered with a major life insurer, looking for an experienced Implementation Manager to join a growing team. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model (50% home/office) from their North West based office.

Responsibilities

• You will take ownership of the end-to-end implementation of defined benefit schemes, ensuring a seamless transition for trustees and members.
• Manage onboarding, data migration, buy-out transition, and shadow administration activities such as payroll and option validation.
• Oversee stakeholder communications, reporting, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Defined benefit pensions (DB pensions).
• Strong implementation experience from within a third party administrator or life insurer.
• Exposure to bulk annuities will be beneficial.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, supportive, and forward-looking environment - building a team around you.

Please note: this position is only eligible to UK tax residents. The client cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

How to apply

To discuss further, please submit your CV to this advert and Ella Halliday will be in touch.

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