Pensions Projects Team Leader

Front Row Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational pensions consultancy in Scotland is seeking an experienced pensions professional to lead their national projects team. This role involves managing projects related to pensions delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defined benefit schemes and project management. The consultancy offers a generous remuneration package, including a bonus and excellent career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Bonus

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess pensions projects or GMP experience.
• Ideally have managed or supervised a team in the past.
• Strong knowledge of 'defined benefit' is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure timely delivery of pensions projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders for project delivery.
• Identify areas for process improvements.
• Support team learning and development.

Skills

Pensions projects management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Job description

Overview

Due to growth my client, a leading occupational pensions consultancy, are currently seeking an experienced pensions professional (defined benefit) to join their national projects team in a Team Leading capacity. Duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to ensure that pensions projects (data prep, GMP etc) are delivered on time and in budget
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders both internal and external, to ensure delivery of projects
• Identifying areas for process improvement
• Support your team and identify any areas for learning and development
• Conduct regular reviews in order to manage team performance and any potential shortfalls
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth whilst ensuring team time is used wisely
• Support Relationship Managers and GMP teams regarding project queries

Qualifications

Applicants must possess pensions projects or GMP experience and ideally have managed / supervised a team in the past. Strong knowledge of "defined benefit" is a must and exposure to projects work in a pensions environment is extremely desirable. The role may suit a current Pension Projects specialist who is looking for their next challenge.

Benefits

in return my client offers a generous remuneration package including bonus, a fantastic working environment with excellent opportunities for career growth and flexible working.