Pensions Project Support

Willis Towers Watson; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a project manager to support pensions projects. The role involves collaborating with teams and clients on change projects for pension schemes. Strong experience in project management and knowledge of UK Defined Benefit pensions is required. The position offers flexible hybrid working from various UK offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions project/programme delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering pension projects.
• Build and monitor project plans; track progress and produce reports.
• Assist with budget tracking, billing, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Pensions knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Prince2/APM/PMP/CSM certification

Job description

Description

An excellent opportunity for someone with pensions and project management experience or training to join a thriving team supporting change projects for medium to large pension schemes. Projects include GMP equalisation, member option exercises, benefit changes, mergers, and wind-ups. You’ll collaborate across WTW teams, clients, and external organisations.

Work Style & Location: Flexible hybrid working (full or part-time) from any of our offices in London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering pension projects.
• Build and monitor project plans; track progress and produce reports.
• Assist with budget tracking, billing, and quality control.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes.
• Maintain project documentation and audit trails.
• Schedule post project reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Promote operational excellence and team collaboration.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Experience in pensions project/programme delivery.
• Knowledge of UK Defined Benefit pensions.
• Prince2/APM/PMP/CSM certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience working with clients, third parties, and internal teams.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.