Pensions Management Consultant

Huddle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits

Job summary

Huddle Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a senior pensions governance role in London. You will provide trustee secretarial services and pension scheme management to a portfolio of clients within a leading pensions consultancy.

The role covers governance, risk management, stakeholder liaison, project management, and business development. Previous consultancy or in-house pensions experience is preferred, with hybrid work in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive pensions sector experience across governance, secretarial work and project delivery.
• Experience with trustees, sponsors, advisers and stakeholders is essential.
• Professional pensions qualification or strong relevant experience with commitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trustee secretarial and pension scheme management services to clients.
• Act as named Trustee Secretary for selected schemes.
• Advise trustees and sponsors on governance and best practice.
• Support regulatory developments and governance requirements.
• Develop and review risk registers and governance frameworks.
• Manage Member Nominated Trustee exercises and governance projects.
• Liaise with advisers, regulators and third parties.
• Manage projects including adviser procurement and provider selection.
• Monitor scheme budgets, invoices and audit processes.
• Support Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures.
• Act as a day-to-day client contact and build trusted relationships.
• Provide interim in-house support as needed and contribute to business development.

Skills

Trustee secretarial

Pension governance

Project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory awareness

Education

APMI or FPMI

Job description

Up to £80,000 + Benefits | London | Hybrid – 2 Days in the Office

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and growing Pensions Management Consulting team within a leading UK consultancy.

The team advises a diverse portfolio of trustee and corporate clients, helping them manage and operate their pension schemes effectively. This is a broad and varied position combining trustee secretarial work, pension scheme governance, project management and client relationship management.

It would suit an experienced pensions professional from a consultancy, in-house pensions or scheme management background who enjoys working closely with trustees and wants to develop their career within pensions governance and management consulting.

The role

You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide high-quality pension scheme management and governance support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering trustee secretarial and pension scheme management services to a portfolio of clients


• Acting as a named Trustee Secretary for selected schemes


• Advising trustees and sponsors on pension scheme governance and industry best practice


• Supporting clients with regulatory developments and governance requirements


• Developing and reviewing risk registers and governance frameworks


• Managing Member Nominated Trustee exercises and other scheme governance projects


• Liaising with advisers, regulatory bodies and other third parties


• Managing projects including adviser procurement and provider selection exercises


• Monitoring scheme budgets, invoices and audit processes


• Supporting Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures


• Acting as a key day‑to‑day contact for clients and building strong, trusted relationships


• Providing interim in‑house support where required, potentially as a Pensions Manager, Trustee Secretary or member of a client’s pensions team


• Contributing to new business pitches, tenders and the continued development of the team’s services


• Supporting and developing more junior colleagues

About you

You will have a strong background within the pensions industry, ideally gained within pensions management, governance, consulting or an in-house pension scheme environment.

You should have a good understanding of how occupational pension schemes are managed and governed, together with experience of working with trustees, sponsors, advisers and other stakeholders.

Experience across areas such as trustee secretarial services, scheme governance, risk management, regulatory requirements and pensions project management would be particularly relevant.

A professional pensions qualification such as APMI or FPMI would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience and a commitment to continued professional development will also be considered.

You’ll also be someone who:

• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues


• Communicates confidently both verbally and in writing


• Is comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines


• Has strong organisational and project management skills


• Takes a commercial and proactive approach to client work


• Enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their own responsibilities


• Has a genuine interest in pension scheme governance and best practice