Pension Administration Project Analyst in Ruardean

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Scheme Events project delivery team within our Pension administration business. As our team continues to grow, we are excited to be recruiting for this Project Analyst position. This role is perfect for individuals with experience in Defined Benefit scheme administration who are keen to transition into a more project and data-focused role. To succeed in this position, you will need experience in administering Final Salary Pension schemes, with a strong understanding of scheme rules, regulations, and scheme events work. Excellent analytical skills, particularly in working with data, and proficiency in Excel are also important. You must also have the right to work in the UK.

You will take the lead on pension projects and events, ensuring they are delivered smoothly and efficiently. From processing and verifying calculations to preparing comprehensive reports, your work will be central to our operations. You’ll keep stakeholders updated throughout the process and provide support to the Principal as required. Your contributions will play a key role in shaping the success of our team and the service we provide to our clients.

About You:

• Experience working with occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Hybrid schemes.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, coupled with excellent numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., v-lookups, formulas, pivot tables) and Word (e.g., creating reports, performing mail merges).
• The ability to communicate complex calculations in a clear and straightforward manner.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team or work independently.
• Strong organisational abilities, enabling you to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of 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.
• 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…

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.