Plan Administration - Manager, Executive Compensation Services

CSC; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive compensation services provider is looking for a Manager within their plan administration team. The role involves leading a team, managing client relationships, and ensuring system efficiency for incentive plans. Successful candidates will have experience in incentive plan administration, strong leadership skills, and a relevant professional qualification. This position offers competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in incentive plan administration or system-based service delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor plan administrators and oversee daily workloads.
• Build relationships with key clients and manage client transactions.
• Configure systems and drive process improvements.
• Assist with budgeting and client quotations.
• Participate in team strategy sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant professional qualification

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.