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In this Pensions Project Role, you will support the UK Pensions team in delivering the initial phases of a strategic change programmes, ensuring activity is aligned to long-term business and pension strategy objectives. You will define project scope, analyse and interpret complex data, and explore, evaluate and recommend viable options to support informed decision-making. Working collaboratively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will drive outcomes through effective project governance and clear ownership of deliverables. You will apply your strong technical knowledge of both Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes to navigate complex pension arrangements, manage change effectively and mitigate risk. A key part of your role will be communicating complex concepts clearly and confidently, enabling stakeholders at all levels to understand implications, progress, and recommended actions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the UK Pensions team in delivering the initial phases of strategic change programmes
  • Define project scope, analyse and interpret complex data, and explore, evaluate and recommend viable options
  • Drive outcomes through effective project governance and clear ownership of deliverables
  • Apply strong technical knowledge of DB and DC pension schemes to navigate complex pension arrangements, manage change effectively and mitigate risk
  • Communicate complex concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels

Requirements:

  • Strong technical knowledge of UK pension arrangements, including both Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) schemes
  • Proven experience supporting or delivering change initiatives within complex pension or financial services environments
  • Comfortable analysing complex data, defining scope and assessing options to support strategic decision-making
  • Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

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Fulltime
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On-site work
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