Senior Pensions Projects Specialist (ref: 122568)

Sammons Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to manage a portfolio of clients and lead complex DB pension projects. You will support Buy-in/Buy-out processes, conduct benefit audits, and ensure data accuracy. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of DB legislation and experience in delivering pension projects. Flexible working options are available, including hybrid and remote possibilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of DB legislation and regulation.
• Experience delivering a range of pension projects.
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients and lead specialist projects.
• Support Buy-in/Buy-out and data preparation.
• Conduct benefit audits, analysis, and rectification.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of DB legislation and regulation

Experience delivering a range of pension projects

Excellent communication skills

Solutions-focused mindset

GMP experience

Job description

Senior Pensions Projects Specialist (ref: 122568)

Great opportunity to join a growing Projects team looking for a Senior Pensions Projects Specialist to help deliver complex, high‑value DB pension projects in a fast‑moving, award‑winning organisation.

Hybrid - Northern Ireland, Scotland, Greater Manchester or fully remote working.

About the role

You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients and lead a wide range of specialist projects, including:

• Buy‑in/Buy‑out support and data preparation
• Benefit audits, analysis and rectification
• Data cleansing and correction
• GMP reconciliation, rectification and equalisation
• Legal/technical reviews and insurer/PPF transfer work
• Timeline management, project budgeting and Trustee reporting
• Calculation testing, QA and ad‑hoc administration support

About You

• Strong technical knowledge of DB legislation and regulation
• Experience delivering a range of pension projects
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Desirable: GMP experience and/or knowledge of the PPF.

Please quote reference 122568.

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