Senior Pensions Projects Specialist — Hybrid

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Eden Scott is recruiting for a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist on behalf of a leading pensions services provider. The role is based in Scotland with hybrid arrangements from Edinburgh or Glasgow, offering leadership on high-value pension projects and strong professional development opportunities.

You will drive data preparation, GMP reconciliation, benefit audits and transition activities, collaborating with trustees, advisers and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' Defined Benefit pension administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulation and industry practice.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pension administration systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 specifications.
• Manage data preparation and transfer work for transitions to insurers.
• Maintain accurate member records in line with regulatory expectations.
• Set project timelines, track progress, and support budget management.
• Provide governance updates and assist with scheme administration and testing.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and guide less experienced colleagues.

Skills

DB Pension Administration

Pensions Legislation

Organisational Skills

Communication

Pension Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pension Admin Systems

Job description

Eden Scott is recruiting for a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist on behalf of a leading pensions services provider. The role is based in Scotland with hybrid arrangements from Edinburgh or Glasgow, offering leadership on high-value pension projects and strong professional development opportunities.

You will drive data preparation, GMP reconciliation, benefit audits and transition activities, collaborating with trustees, advisers and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery and regulatory