Senior Data & Projects Pensions Specialist : In-House Pension Administration : Defined Benefit in London

Senior Data & Projects Pensions Specialist : In-House Pension Administration : Defined Benefit in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Eaglecliff Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Oversee pension administration systems and lead complex projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a major UK Energy Group with a strong focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive contract, professional development, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Opportunity to coach a diverse team across London and Europe.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in pension management while enhancing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in UK defined benefit pensions and project management skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Fantastic Contract Opportunity for a Senior Data & Projects Pensions Specialist to join a UK Energy Major's In-House Administration Team. A specialist role within the pension trustee services function of a major international Energy Group, providing expert data and project management support across four large defined benefit pension schemes.

The role covers:

  • Day-to-day oversight of a third-party pension administration system (Equiniti Compendia), including managing the provider relationship and contributing to system strategy and upgrades
  • Leading and delivering complex pensions projects, including a significant IT system upgrade, GMP equalisation, and Pensions Dashboards implementation
  • Managing large volumes of sensitive member data to support actuarial valuations, annual benefit statements, and legislative compliance
  • Acting as a key liaison with external service providers across IT, data, and administration functions
  • Coaching and supporting a wider team across two locations (London and Europe)

Key Experience Required:

  • Strong UK defined benefit pensions experience (in-house or third-party administrator)
  • UK Pensions Qualifications (e.g. PMI / CPC)
  • Deep knowledge of UK pensions legislation and market practice
  • Hands-on experience with pension administration systems, ideally Compendia
  • Confidence working with complex, high-volume data
  • Strong stakeholder management and project delivery skills

A genuinely distinctive role β€” combining technical depth, system ownership, and strategic influence within a high-profile, well-resourced pensions environment.

Senior Data & Projects Pensions Specialist : In-House Pension Administration : Defined Benefit in London employer: Eaglecliff Recruitment

Eaglecliff Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Greater London. Employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that values work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in project management.

Eaglecliff Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data & Projects Pensions Specialist : In-House Pension Administration : Defined Benefit in London

Pension Administration
Data Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
UK Pensions Legislation Knowledge
IT System Upgrade Experience
GMP Equalisation