Benefits and Pensions Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Epsom, UK, is looking for an individual to deliver the pension and benefits strategy across the region. The role involves collaborating with the Total Rewards team and managing pension-related activities while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Applicants should possess a solid understanding of Defined Contribution pensions. The role offers competitive salaries, family-friendly policies, and hybrid working arrangements to support a fulfilling personal life.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of Defined Contribution pensions and auto-enrolment rules.
• Understanding of governance framework and financial wellbeing.
• Ability to manage financial education communication.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and governance of UK & Europe pension strategies.
• Manage day-to-day pension operations and provider relationships.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and operational trackers.
• Provide operational support across benefits programs.

Skills

Understanding of Defined Contribution pensions

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Employee benefits portal

Job description

Overview

Join a well-established, global organisation and take your career in pensions and benefits to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise while working in a complex, international environment where your contribution will truly make a difference.

Your role

Reporting to the Benefits and Pensions Manager for the UK & Europe, you will play a key, hands‑on role in delivering the pension and benefits strategy across the region. You’ll collaborate closely with the wider Total Rewards team and Senior Rewards and HR leaders, gaining exposure to high‑level strategic initiatives while actively shaping the employee benefits experience.

• Report into the Benefits and Pensions Manager, support delivery and governance of the UK & Europe Defined Contribution pension strategy, including provider management, compliance tracking, and pension administration oversight.
• Own all pension‑related activity within the benefits portal, provider relationships, bi‑weekly account meetings with benefits platform provider, and annual renewal activity.
• Manage day‑to‑day pension operations, partnering with key stakeholders including brokers, pension administrators, and the Global Benefits Operations teams, and handling member queries and escalations.
• Prepare and maintain governance documentation, reporting, and operational trackers across DC pensions and wider UK & Europe benefits as appropriate.
• Provide operational support across UK & Europe benefits programmes, including health, protection, and wellbeing, as directed by the Benefits and Pensions Manager.
• Own financial wellbeing activity, the financial education calendar, communications, and provider events, working closely with key stakeholders.
• Manage life assurance schemes and death‑in‑service claims, acting as an SME on pension and life assurance interactions, and oversee the Bonus Waiver process.
• Support pensions, benefits, and Financial Wellbeing communications and engagement, ensuring alignment with wider benefits communication timelines.

About You

• You have a solid grasp of how Defined Contribution pensions work including auto‑enrolment rules and contribution structures, default funds and basic investment choices, retirement options, and governance framework.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of employee benefits portal is desirable but not essential.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.