Pensions and Benefits Officer

• Support the management of our client's pension schemes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and legal obligations
• Assist in the implementation of agreed changes to the defined contribution Pension Plan
• Manage a portfolio of pension projects, including tenders, risk registers, and dashboards
• Engage colleagues on pension and benefit-related processes and policies
• Support the arrangements for and attend pension trustee meetings, including preparing papers and taking notes
• Collaborate closely with the People, Payroll, and Finance teams
• Contribute to updates of current policies, processes, and procedures to continually improve the pension and benefits function
• Deputise for the Head of Pensions & Employee Benefits as required
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time

• Possess a strong knowledge of pension best practise, legislation, and external developments in pension regulation
• Have a background in managing and administering pension schemes
• Experience of working with final salary pensions
• Hold a pensions-related qualification or substantial relevant experience
• Proficient in using IT systems to support pension scheme administration and management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and communicate with colleagues, professional advisors, and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met
• Proven ability to identify solutions and make recommendations to improve processes and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and have a basic understanding of data protection

30 days holiday + bank holidays