Assistant Pensions Manager 12 month FTC

Assistant Pensions Manager (12 month FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Pensions Manager to join our Pensions team at NFU Mutual.

At NFU Mutual we know how important planning for the future can be – not only for our customers but for our own employees as well. NFU Mutual’s staff pension scheme is managed in‑house by a dedicated pensions function led by Melanie Arthur, Head of Reward and Pensions.

You’ll be supporting the Pensions Manager and leading a small team in the delivery of the effective management of NFU Mutual’s company pension arrangements for the Trustee Directors, Company and Scheme Members. The Scheme has both a defined benefit and defined contribution section, over £1bn assets held and over 10,000 members – strong technical knowledge will therefore be essential as you act as the subject‑matter expert for the Scheme.

Your duties will include the co‑ordination, production and review of Trustee meeting papers and meetings; supporting the Scheme’s sub‑committees such as the Information Security Steering Group and the DC Comms Group; managing, advising on and resolving escalated queries raised both internally and externally; monitoring, developing and maintaining the scheme’s business plan and risk log and plan; managing and reviewing pension scheme communications, working with external specialists where appropriate.

Using your excellent communication skills you will maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in providing effective delivery of services to the pension scheme and monitor pensions training needs for internal stakeholders and provide training where needed.

Being part of the pensions team at NFU Mutual provides great opportunities to get involved in many different aspects of pension scheme management, working closely with the Trustee Board to drive forward the busy pension scheme business plan.

Base pay range

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience. Annual bonus up to 17.5% of salary.

Full‑time 35‑hour week; hybrid 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford‑upon‑Avon; reduced hours can be discussed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, liaising effectively with employees as well as Trustees and professional advisers.
• Strong working knowledge of the current UK pensions arena, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes, scheme governance and legislative requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence in writing reports.
• Pensions Management Institute’s Advanced Diploma in Retirement Provision or equivalent.
• Team leadership experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary).
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme.
• Family Friendly policy that helps you balance work and family responsibilities.
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets.
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs.
• Health and wellbeing plan – cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more.
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Employee Volunteering – volunteer in the community for one day each year.
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme.
• Life Assurance cover of 4× salary.
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme – subject to eligibility.

About NFU Mutual

We pride ourselves on being a leading general insurance and financial services company. Over 110 years of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, with a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainable growth.