Senior Pensions Projects Lead (Hybrid)

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Benefits package

Job summary

Eden Scott is recruiting a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to lead and deliver a portfolio of pension projects from Edinburgh or Glasgow on a hybrid basis. You will manage complex data, engage with trustees and advisers, and drive improvements across GMP reconciliation and equalisation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive Defined Benefit experience, strong governance engagement, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defined Benefit pension administration (min 5 years).
• Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and industry practice.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and pension admin systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of pension schemes and projects to high-quality delivery.
• Support bulk annuity transactions including data preparation and insurer engagement.
• Deliver benefit audit analysis and rectification work.
• Lead data analysis, cleansing and rectification exercises.
• Oversee GMP reconciliation, rectification and equalisation projects.
• Contribute to legal and technical reviews such as benefit specs and equalisation.
• Manage data prep 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 specialist and guide less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions

Pension legislation

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Pension administration systems

GMP reconciliation (desirable)

Equalisation calculations (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Pension administration systems

Job description

Eden Scott is recruiting a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to lead and deliver a portfolio of pension projects from Edinburgh or Glasgow on a hybrid basis. You will manage complex data, engage with trustees and advisers, and drive improvements across GMP reconciliation and equalisation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive Defined Benefit experience, strong governance engagement, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.