Senior Pension Projects Lead (Data & Transitions)

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Flexible working

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist for a hybrid role based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will lead a portfolio of DB pension projects, collaborating with trustees, advisers and internal teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The candidate will manage data preparation, GMP reconciliation, and data transfers, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely governance updates. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of Defined Benefit pension administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulation.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support bulk annuity transactions, including data preparation and insurer engagement.
• Deliver benefit audit analyses and rectification work.
• Lead data analysis, cleansing and rectification exercises.
• Oversee GMP reconciliation, rectification and equalisation projects.
• Contribute to legal and technical reviews, e.g., benefit specifications and equalisation requirements.
• Manage data preparation and transfer work for transitions to insurers or other bodies.
• Maintain accurate member records in line with regulatory expectations.
• Set project timelines, track progress and support budget management.
• Provide updates at governance meetings.
• Assist with scheme administration and calculation testing.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and guide junior colleagues.

Skills

Defined Benefit pension administration

UK pensions legislation

Data analysis

GMP reconciliation

Equalisation calculations

Communication skills

Pension administration systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pension administration systems

Job description

Eden Scott is seeking a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist for a hybrid role based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will lead a portfolio of DB pension projects, collaborating with trustees, advisers and internal teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The candidate will manage data preparation, GMP reconciliation, and data transfers, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely governance updates. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.