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Description
Join us as a Pensions Projects Specialist within our Outsourcing line of business based out of our Redhill office working hybrid.
This role sits within the Projects team supporting one of WTW's largest administration clients and will report into the Projects Team Lead and Administration Manager. You will play a key role in the review, scoping, costing, and delivery of pension-related project requests. You will be involved in a broad spectrum of pension projects, ranging from small ad-hoc data requests to large, complex exercises such as pensioner trivial commutations, investment changes and buy-in activity.
The role combines analysis, delivery, and client interaction, with a strong emphasis on maximising project efficiency and revenue opportunities. You will take end-to-end ownership of smaller projects, while supporting larger initiatives and contributing to the successful delivery of key client priorities. The role also plays an important part in supporting and upskilling colleagues across a global operating model, working collaboratively across multiple locations.
The Role
Project Scoping, Analysis & Costing
Review new project requests from clients and internal stakeholders, eliciting and documenting full requirements through analysis, discussions, and workshops
Take ownership of scoping and costing project requests, collaborating with wider TAS teams to ensure all elements are captured and accurately reflected
Translate requirements into clear project plans, defining timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Project Delivery & Ownership
Take end-to-end responsibility for the delivery of smaller projects, ensuring completion to agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards
Support the delivery of larger and more complex projects, contributing to planning, coordination, and execution
Ensure project work is appropriately prioritised to meet client deadlines and revenue targets and work collaboratively with other teams across TAS to ensure successful delivery to time and budget
Data Analysis & Technical Delivery
Extract, manipulate, and present data to support project requirements as well as client deliverables
Undertake data analysis, calculations, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scheme rules
Carry out data rectification and updates to member records where required and support calculation review and opportunities for system automation
Stakeholder & Client Management
Actively manage relationships with clients, Client Managers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle
Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and issues, maintaining transparency and trust
Work across multiple locations within the global operating model to ensure coordinated and consistent delivery
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the Projects Team Lead, Administration Managers, and wider team to deliver revenue-generating project work
Support and collaborate with colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and capability development across the team
Identify opportunities to continuously improve processes, efficiency, and project delivery approaches and ensure proactive problem-solving
Qualifications
What you'll bring
Experience within occupational pensions administration (DB and/or DC)
Exposure to or involvement in pensions projects or scheme events (e.g. commutations, scheme changes, data exercises) is highly desirable and experience in scoping and/or costing work is desirable
Strong understanding of pensions data, calculations, and administration processes
Ability to analyse complex information, define requirements, and deliver structured solutions
Strong data handling skills, including data extraction, manipulation, and reporting
High level of attention to detail, particularly in relation to calculations and data accuracy
Ability to identify and resolve issues through structured and logical thinking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and clients across different levels
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines
What We Offer
Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. xrnqpay Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email
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