Plan Administration - Manager, Executive Compensation Services

CSC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Manager for its Executive Compensation Services (ECS) team, focusing on incentive plan administration. You will lead and mentor a team, manage key client relationships, and drive system improvements using advanced technology. The ideal candidate will have experience in incentive plan administration, strong leadership and communication skills, and hold a relevant professional qualification. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in incentive plan administration or system-based service delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working with technology platforms.
• Ambitious and committed to developing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor plan administrators.
• Build relationships with key clients and lead on transactions.
• Configure systems and support new functionality.
• Assist with budgeting, billing, and client quotations.
• Participate in team strategy sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Client management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plan Administration - Manager, Executive Compensation Services

Location: United Kingdom (remote) or London (hybrid)

Department: Executive Compensation Services (ECS)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

We’re hiring a Manager within our ECS plan administration team. ECS provides bespoke solutions for employee incentive plans, including share schemes, fund deferrals, and nominee arrangements. You’ll be working on market-leading technology across a diverse range of sophisticated incentive plans. You’ll manage a growing team of plan administrators, support system implementations, and build strong client relationships while contributing to the strategic growth of the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Manage and mentor plan administrators, lead appraisals, and oversee daily workloads.
• Client Management : Build relationships with key clients, lead on transactions, and liaise with third-party advisors.
• System Oversight : Configure systems, support new functionality, and drive process improvements.
• Commercial Input : Assist with budgeting, billing, and preparation of client quotations.
• Strategic Contribution : Participate in team strategy sessions and support business development.
• Compliance & Governance : Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration : Foster a positive team culture and support cross-functional initiatives.

Your Profile

• Experience in incentive plan administration or system-based service delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with technology platforms.
• Ambitious and committed to developing expertise in this specialist area.
• Holds a relevant professional qualification.