Pensions Technical Lead

Veolia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Pensions Technical Lead to oversee diverse pension arrangements. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge in pensions governance, project management skills, and outstanding communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of up to £58,000. Join a committed organization dedicated to ecological transformation and contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities positively.

Benefits

Access to enhanced company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus additional purchase options

Discounts at retailers

Virtual GP access

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of pensions governance and regulations.
• Proven project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills.
• A strategic thinker and tenacious problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the senior technical expert on various pension schemes.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Lead technical workstreams for scheme closures and mergers.
• Champion process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Technical knowledge of pensions governance

Project management skills

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Mentoring knowledge

Education

Graduate qualification

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - Up to £58,000 plus Veolia benefits including generous bonus scheme and car / cash allowance

Location - London (Kings Cross) or Staffordshire with hybrid working offered

Are you an experienced pensions professional ready to lead exciting projects and drive continuous improvement for an organisation committed to Ecological Transformation?

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you :

• Access to our enhanced company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Discounts on a range of well known retailers and such things as groceries
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing :

Are you a pensions expert who thrives on solving complex challenges?

Veolia is seeking a Pensions Technical Lead to become our go-to subject matter expert across our diverse portfolio of pension arrangements. If you're passionate about pensions, love diving into technical complexities, and want to make a real impact, this role is for you.

You will :

Lead the Technical Charge - Serve as our senior technical expert on DB, DC Master Trust, and LGPS schemes and resolve complex member queries, leading investigations into complaints and IDRPs. Interpret scheme rules, trust deeds, and regulatory requirements with precision and keep ahead of legislative changes and ensure compliance across all schemes.

Build Relationships That Matter - work closely with Trustees, actuaries, administrators, and legal advisers; mentor and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise and act as the escalation point for complex queries from across the business.

Drive Strategic Projects - Lead technical workstreams for scheme closures, mergers, and benefit changes; support actuarial valuations and funding strategies. Champion process improvements and automation opportunities, and develop technical procedures, guidance notes, and training materials

What we're looking for :

Essential :

• Deep technical knowledge of pensions governance and regulations, with experience with Trustee and Company technical requirements
• Proven project management skills, with intermediate Excel / Google Sheets proficiency
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; an agile team player who can manage multiple priorities
• Self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills
• A strategic thinker who leads by example, you will be a tenacious problem‑solver with attention to detail
• A natural mentor who loves sharing knowledge

Desirable :

• Graduate qualification
• PMI, RPC, QPA, or PMI Trustee Certificate
• Experience with PensionsPal or Workday
• TPR Trustee Toolkit completion

If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this role and Veolia then we'd like to find out more about you.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.