Pensions Project Manager (GMP Specialist)

Xafinity Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK consulting firm as a GMP Specialist Project Manager, where you will manage critical projects in the pensions sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of GMP projects. With a focus on inclusion and diversity, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and flexible perks tailored to your lifestyle. If you're passionate about making a difference in the pensions industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to a qualified GP 24/7

Flexible benefits (e.g., dental cover, private medical cover)

Qualifications

• Expertise in GMP reconciliation and rectification required.
• Experience in client/project management from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the GMP project forward, ensuring coordination and momentum.
• Lead client meetings and present results and advice.

Skills

GMP reconciliation

Project Management

DB Pensions schemes

MS Office

Documentation management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the ‘Offer an interview’ scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview.

Access to the Disability Confident scheme simply requires you to (1) Show you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, and (2) In the Offer an Interview Scheme section on our application form tick the box for 'do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email [e-mail].

Location: Birmingham - (Homeworker)

Basis: Full time

Pensions Project Manager (GMP Specialist)

Hybrid at any of our office locations / Remote

Full Time

Permanent

Ref: REQ002715

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a GMP Specialist Project Manager to join one of our vibrant offices with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Project Management role where they have gained knowledge and experience of defined benefit pension schemes, with significant GMP experience.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team

Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

The Role

As a GMP Specialist Project Manager with XPS you will:

• Take ownership of the GMP project. Drive the GMP project forward, ensuring action is taken and momentum is kept.
• Ensure coordination between GMP equalisation and GMP rectification.
• Ensure coordination between all parties.
• Feed in comments from the client and legal advisers, where relevant.
• Keep actions and timescales on track, incorporate additional ad-hoc actions when required.
• Lead client meetings. We would expect the GMP project manager to be client facing, presenting results and advice to the client.

Your profile

• The successful candidate will be a GMP expert with full knowledge of GMP reconciliation, rectification, together with understanding equalisation processes and technical matters.
• Client/Project Management experience from concept to implementation.
• Thorough understanding of DB Pensions schemes.
• IT proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to create and manage documentation.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Flexible approach to work pressures.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
• Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
• Able to recognise the need for a customer-focused approach to their delivery both in terms of quality and exceeding customer expectations.

What we offer:

We offer an attractive reward package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

XPS is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to support with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you with your application.

If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list when specifically instructed to do so.

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