Pensions Systems Team Leader

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); West of England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services seeks a Team Lead - Pensions Systems Analyst to manage a small team of pensions systems analysts and drive automation, transformation, and project delivery. The role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while guiding projects that impact global clients.

You will lead initiatives such as Government Dashboard automation, GMPe updates, and scheme calculation improvements, working with teams in Pune and beyond.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading a pensions or third-party administration team is desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel) and strong communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a pensions systems team to deliver projects on time and to audit standards.
• Lead automation and transformation initiatives within pensions systems.
• Collaborate with global centres of excellence and client teams.
• Conduct peer reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

SQL

VB

XML

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

We are seekingeither a Principal Pensions Administrator or Team Leaderwith experience in third-party administration who are eager to transition intosystems and project-focused roles. If you are passionate about driving automation, transformation, and efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact as aTeam Lead - Pensions Systems Analyst.

Why Join Us?

• Fully Remote Role:Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while leading a talented team of pensions systems analysts.
• Innovative Projects:Be at the forefront of delivering high-quality automation and transformation initiatives for our valued clients.

How you'll make an impact

As a Team Lead, you'll manage and motivate a small team of talented pensions systems analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that meet the highest standards. You'll act as a role model, guiding your team to deliver innovative solutions on time and in line with best practices, project assurance criteria, and audit requirements.

• Overseeing and managing requests such as Government Dashboard Automation, GMP equalisation (GMPe), and updates to scheme calculations and documentation.
• Collaborating with colleagues from our Gallagher Centre of Excellence in Pune, India.
• Testing and implementing system and process enhancements.
• Conducting peer reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Staying up to date with pensions legislation and system functionality.

About You

• Technical pensions experience, including calculations and understanding scheme rules (in either DB or DC pensions).
• Working at either Principal or Team Leader level within athird-party administration.
• Expert knowledge of pensions legislation, including Government Dashboard, and Minimum Pension Age changes.
• Prior GMPE (Guaranteed Minimum Pension Equalisation) is a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience managing a team and working on projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with SQL, VB, or XML is a bonus but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK - essential.

Why Join Us?

At Gallagher, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. This fully remote role offers you the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, grow your career, and make a real difference in the pensions industry.

Additional Information

This role may occasionally require additional hours during project deadlines, but this will be on an ad-hoc basis.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)