Project Consultant, Pensions Administration in Cranham

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

Are you experienced in leading the delivery of projects associated with Pension scheme administration work? Or, do you have a background in business-as-usual Pension administration operations and you're looking to switch to a more nuanced and varied project delivery-type role? Are you eager to advance your career? Do you excel in a fast-paced setting where your contributions can truly make a difference? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you.

As a Project Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the execution and day-to-day oversight in driving the success of our projects and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, you will lead, motivate, and develop your project team, making a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are open to considering individuals based anywhere in the UK for this position.

How you'll make an impact:

• Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Plan, budget, allocate resources, and manage projects and events to align with organisational objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the Team Leader.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and optimise processes.
• Compile and present operational reports to senior management.
• Analyse data to identify trends and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Offer guidance and support to team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to pension regulations, including GMP/GMPE, minimum pension increases, and disclosure requirements.
• Review and interpret Scheme Booklets, Trust Deeds, Rules, Benefit Specifications, and Actuarial instructions to determine appropriate actions.
• Participate in Trustee and ad hoc client meetings as needed.
• Support client account managers with documentation and other responsibilities.

About You:

• Experienced Team Leader in pensions administration or a Project Analyst within the pensions sector.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proven track record.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in DB, DC, and Hybrid Pension Schemes.
• Outstanding analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in performance management, including conducting regular reviews.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and handle competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in conducting audits, identifying risks, and driving process improvements.
• Relevant qualifications such as PMI or Prince2 are highly advantageous.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x.
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.
• Other benefits include:
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase.
• Emergency back-up family care.
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity:

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.