Scheme Events Lead

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the delivery of scheme events and projects. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert for key projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in Excel. With ambitious plans for the future, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about making a difference in the pension sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday, rising to 27

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Paid parental leave

Discounts on retail and travel

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience with pension administration and work management systems.
• High accuracy and quality management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver requirements for Scheme Events and Projects, ensuring quality and timelines.
• Lead client and project calls, managing scheme events calendars.

Skills

Knowledge of DB pension schemes

Pension administration experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Project management skills

Complex data analysis

PMI qualifications

Education

Educational background in mathematics

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Deliver requirements for Scheme Events and Projects (time scales, deliverables, quality, sign off) and input into the planning process.
2. Review the work of Pensions Data Technicians, providing feedback and technical support.
3. Ensure the accuracy and quality of Scheme Events and Projects.
4. Build and maintain relationships with clients, Capita colleagues, and external stakeholders.
5. Lead client and project calls for key projects.
6. Manage scheme events calendars.
7. Identify and report risks and breaches immediately; maintain RAID logs where appropriate.
8. Provide progress updates to management and clients on scheme event calendars.
9. Review and improve existing systems and controls to enhance service delivery and reduce risks.
10. Support management in service delivery, ad hoc projects, and audits.

Key Tasks:

1. Lead on the delivery of scheme events and projects.
2. Perform data processes including data extracts, transformations, uploads, and report building in Excel.
3. Act as a project manager for smaller projects and scheme events.
4. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for large projects, acting as work stream lead.

Candidate Requirements:

• Knowledge of DB pension schemes.
• Experience with pension administration and work management systems.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and quality management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, including filters, pivot tables, formulas, data import, and validation.
• Project management skills.
• Educational background in mathematics or relevant work experience involving complex data analysis.
• PMI qualifications and management skills.

About Capita Pension Solutions:

We are evolving our Strategy & Product functions, defining strategic goals, and developing market-leading products and services. We have ambitious plans for 2024 and beyond, and we are seeking applications for key roles.

Benefits:

• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27, with options to buy extra leave.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme, paid parental leave, and more.
• Discounts on retail, social, health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
• Paid volunteer days and access to Employee Network Groups.

Next Steps:

Apply online by filling out our application form. We are an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities. For accessible formats or support, contact Iqbal at 07784 237318 or email us. More information on our website.