Careers in Pensions - December 2008

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Senior Consultant
Ref:  PS12547
Berkshire
£35,000 - £45,000 pa
Working in an established team of pension professionals you will be confident, client facing and demonstrate team management responsibilities.  You will be working with high profile clients on a range of complex issues surrounding scheme design, wind-ups and Trustee work.  You will demonstrate the ability to build relationships effectively and make sounds judgement whilst taking responsibility for your decisions.  You will have strong technical knowledge, be commercially astute to meet personal and team targets, manage projects effectively, deal with third party providers to the Trustees and have involvement with new business pitches.  This position will suit a Consultant or a Trustee, with a 2:1 degree or equivalent and have commenced taking APMI qualifications.  This role offers career development, a bonus and flexible benefits.

Pensions Administration & Projects Officer
Ref: HC12456
Hertfordshire  
£25,000 - £30,000 pa
First-class career opportunity for an ambitious Pensions Administrator to gain a broader exposure to projects such as website development, production of Trustees’ Report, pension fund investment issues and member communications.  Working as part of a small, professional in-house pensions department you must bring strong final salary benefit calculation experience to the role, together with a desire to learn and progress, which will be fully exploited.

Trustee Manager
Ref: PS12546  
Berkshire  
£55,000 - £80,000 pa
You will be successful in your pensions career and seeking an opportunity to work for an established name within the industry.  This is an unusual position where you will lead a team of pension professionals and take responsibility for the deliver of a high quality service.  You will be familiar with all aspects of Trustee work and be comfortable with decisions surrounding scheme management, design, discontinuance and asset allocation.  You will be able to build strong relationships and appreciate the need for effective communication.  You will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK Pensions legislation and also be APMI qualified.  This position offers gravitas within the industry and career stability.

Assistant Communications Consultant
Ref: PS11734
Glasgow/Hampshire
£25,000 - £35,000 pa
This pension consultancy offers a range of employee benefit and pension solutions to their clients who are UK wide, and they are looking for a pension professional who has experience in communications work.  You will be working in a team of pension communication specialists reporting to the Senior Communications Consultant and working on a range of interesting projects.  The position will require you to:

• Have experience of working with Clients on pensions communication projects.
• Drafting scheme booklets, member announcements and newsletters.
• Supporting the Trustees and Employer on communications solutions.
• Experience of website design and implementation would be advantageous.
• Familiar with ‘Plain English Campaign’ and copywriting.
• Have an acute eye for detail, and demonstrate proof reading skills.
• Ensure that all work performed is part of the planned project scope and billed accordingly. 
• Participate in client meetings and manage basic client management issues.
• Agree the client objectives, scope and overall strategy of each project. 
• Define and agree a firm cost for the agreed scope and monitor regularly. 
• Assist the Senior Consultant in developing and maintaining communication development plans for clients.
• Benefits:  Pension and flexible benefits package

For further information please ring Pip Sanford on 01279 859000 or e-mail pip@branwellford.co.uk.

Communications Consultant
Ref: PS12376  
Scotland  
£35,000 - £40,000 pa
This is a position working for an award winning consultancy with established offices in Scotland and England.  You will be handling the communication services for a portfolio of corporate pension scheme clients providing informative details of employee benefits for members to consider their choices when joining the employer’s pension scheme.  You will produce booklets and web material for your clients detailing complex pension matters in an easy to read format adopting ‘plain English’ criteria and it will be very important that you get to know your clients to gain a clear understanding of the best form of communications material.  You will use your creative talents to incorporate your client’s marketing in all all documents including announcements and newsletters.  You will meet with clients to present your creative ideas and work closely with the design and copywriting team.  This role will require you to have both communication and DB and ideally DC pensions experience, and you will be responsible for ensuring client services are to the highest standards and that all work is kept within the budget and meet the service level agreements.  This is a developing team and you will in time be involved with mentoring and coaching junior staff.  This firm will support you career development through training and study support and you will have direct client involvement from day one.  The benefits are flexible enabling you to maximise your remuneration to suit your lifestyle.  For the complete job description please contact Pip Sanford on 01279 859000, pip@branwellford.co.uk

Pension Trust Consultant
Ref: PS12367   London £30,000 - £35,000 pa
This Consultancy is looking to recruit a talented individual who can manage professional trustee services for both DB and DC Trust Schemes.  You will work in an established team of pension consultants who have a mix of skills with emphasis on wind-up projects and trustee responsibilities. You will manage the relationships with providers, lawyers and at times the PPF, and you will be comfortable in making key decisions effecting the security of members assets and working alongside Trustee Boards.  You will have good communication skills and this role will provide you with creative flair to produce member announcements.  You will have good legislative knowledge and your technical skills will be supported through PMI qualifications or equivalent.  This role is based in the Head Offices of this leading UK Consultancy in good City location with a modern work environment.  The role offers highly competitive benefits, support for studying professional qualifications and a real opportunity to develop your pensions career.

Junior Pension Consultant
Ref: PS12056
Surrey
£21,000 - £26,000 pa
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working within the pensions industry and is looking to develop into a Consultant.  You will be working within a team of Consultants where you will provide support in all aspects of pension consulting for clients of DB and DC schemes and be involved with all scheme management issues that arise.  You will prepare agenda’s for client meetings and attend Trustee meetings where legislative changes will be discussed and implemented.  You will be involved in dealing with scheme documentation as well as communications work including announcements and newsletters to members, scheme booklets and the Trustees annual accounts and summarised reports.  Involved with Trustee issues you will draft reports on a range of interesting aspects of scheme management including reviewing service providers, managing the fees and invoices and considering investment performance. You will also have responsibility for the member nominated trustee process and consider trustee training requirements.  To be considered for this position you will be working in a pensions role on corporate schemes, and have good communications and inter-personal skills, ideally with clients and other service providers.  You will be studying for an industry qualification and be keen to develop your career in Pensions Consulting.  This is a real opportunity and the benefits are highly competitive.  In addition to this, you should be aware that this award winning company recognises key achievers through the structured bonus scheme.

Group Risk Manager
Ref: PS12164
City of London  
£35,000 pa
Career advancing opportunity to join this leading third party consultancy as a Group Risk Team Manager

Key tasks include:

• Manage the administration of Group Life, Death in service pensions, Critical Illness, Group Private Medical Expenses and Group Permanent Health Insurance arrangements for your department.
• Manage renewal and supplementary accounts.
• Managing rebrokes.
• Attendance of client meetings and presentations.
• Staff management.

To be considered for this role you must have a good working knowledge of Group Risk products.

Excellent benefits include 25 days holiday, season ticket loan and flexible benefits package.

Senior Consultant
Ref: PS12374  
Surrey
£40,000 - £45,000 pa
This position will suit a pension consultant who is looking to take on an established portfolio of DB, DC and GPP clients.  This is a really good opportunity to work for a well known consultancy who are smaller, but established in a number of offices throughout the UK.  Emphasis is placed on the high quality of service delivered, and the administrators and actuaries are based in the same office to ensure that the team are working together for the client’s interest.  You will be involved with corporate client work, meetings with Trustees and presentations to members on a variety of scheme management issues that arise.  You will provide solutions on scheme design and legislative changes, provide support on decisions and work on a variety of projects ranging from communications through to member presentations.  This role will also include employee benefits and dealing with the providers for group risk claims, renewals and the re-broking exercise.  To be considered FPC or CFP will be essential and G60, APMI or equivalent will be desirable.  The benefits are highly desirable for a role that delivers challenge with a company that is profitable and growing in size.  For a complete job description, please contact Pip Sanford on 01279 859000 or e-mail pip@branwellford.co.uk

Principal Consultant
Ref: PS11776
Scotland  
£50,000 - £60,000 pa
This opportunity will suit a Senior Consultant who is seeking a managerial level to guide a small team.  You will manage your own client portfolio of DB and DC clients with associated employee benefits and you will deliver a first class service to your clients either emphasis on relationship building for longer term business retention in a highly competitive marketplace.  You will spend part of your time prospecting for new business and being involved in tenders and presentation for business and there will be a need for you to support your team, help them with client work and ensure they are motivated.  Our client is seeking someone who is keen to also develop client skills in flexible benefits and any experience here would be advantageous but not essential.  To be considered for this role you will be working as a Senior Client Manager and be FSA regulated.  Superb benefits include a bonus, good holiday entitlement, PMI, pension, life assurance childcare vouchers, gym members and share options.

Assistant Consultant 
Ref: PS12168
Surrey  
£27,000 - £30,000 pa
A wonderful career advancing opportunity to join a leading UK employee benefit consultancy committed to providing tailored, cost effective solutions to corporate clients and trustees. You will take on a role where you will provide consultancy support in relation to a varied portfolio of corporate clients and to provide an effective interface with the administration between the clients and the providers.  You will be the first point of contact on all consultancy issues, liaison with statutory authorities and providers and with pension scheme members.  The position is office based but with the prospect of attending client meetings as and when required. To be considered for this role you will have experience either in a similar role or in a senior administration role within a consultancy environment, and be progressing towards a the APMI or CFP qualifications. You will have detailed knowledge of defined benefit, defined contribution and group personal pension schemes, and group risk benefits.

Pension Consultant (Contract)
Ref:  PS12410
Cheshire  
£30,000 - £45,000 pa
We are working with a Benefit Consultancy based in central town location with good transport links and parking.  Due to changes within the Consulting team we are seeking a pension consultant who can manage an existing portfolio of GPP clients, where you will meet with clients regularly and deliver presentations at member roadshows.  This position will require a degree of business development and you will be involved with company strategies for acquiring new clients and also cross referrals for other departments.  The clients you will work for are in the North West and Scotland and there is an established relationship in place.  This will be an exciting role for an Assistant Consultant who is already working directly with clients, or for a more experienced Consultant who is wishes to develop their career in an established team working for a successful company.  For more information, please contact Pip Sanford on 01279 859000.

Pension Administration Manager
Ref: HC12477 
Central London
£40,000 pa
This employer can boast of having one of the oldest and most established Pension Boards within the UK, and this in-house pensions department requires a Pensions Administration Manager to take responsibility for the service levels and standards of working practices for a the Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension schemes.  This is a role where you will manage, motivate and develop staff, assess the impact of legislative changes, and be involved with collating statistics and drafting administrative reports for the Trustees.  To be considered for this position you will have DB and DC experience at a senior level, proven leaderships skills and the ability to manage change effectively and an in-depth knowledge of technical pension matters, which will be supported by progress through PMI qualifications.  The benefits include 25 days holiday, and a very good work life balance.

Pensions Administrator
Ref: HC12528 
Northants
c. £18,000 pa
A lovely opportunity has arisen for an individual with a willingness to learn and contribute to the in-house pensions department of a household name organisation.  Reporting to the Payroll and Pensions Manager you will administer the closed Defined Benefit (DB) and Career average schemes as well as the open Defined Contribution (DC) scheme.  Suitable candidates will need to be numerate with strong written communication skills, able to handle a wide variety of enquiries in a professional manner.  Based within the European Headquarters, a purpose built state of the art building other benefits include full training, bonus, subsidised restaurant, DC pension and flexible benefits.

Pensions Manager
Ref: HC12561 
Bristol 
c. £60,000 pa
An in-house opportunity to manage a final salary scheme and the small department that administers it.  The successful candidate will provide expert operational and secretariat support to both the scheme Trustees and Founder while ensuring the pensions team provide an efficient and compliant service.  Suitable individuals must have strong final salary pensions and Secretary to the Trustees experience, with a background in writing and delivering Board level reports and presentations and decision making at a management level.  You must have up to date technical credibility and strong relationship management skills, able to constructively influence at all levels. 

Pensions Team Leader
Ref: HB12497 
City of London
Up to £35,000 pa  
A first-rate benefits consultancy is looking for an experienced Team Leader to join their City Division.  Experience in pensions administration, client service delivery and staff management is essential for this role. 

Your team will provide a complete life cycle administration service for a portfolio of final salary and money purchase schemes.  Your role will be to client manage these schemes.  You will supervise a team of 12, liaise with members and their representatives, provide technical training and support, monitor work quality and act as a first point of contact for any client issues as appropriate.

This role offers membership to a final salary pension scheme, an annual bonus of 10%, private medical insurance, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

To be considered for this role you will have pensions administration experience preferably within a third party environment, strong technical knowledge and good client facing exposure.

Pensions Administrators
Ref: HB12563 
Edinburgh
£Highly Competitive
A great opportunity to work for a company specialising in pension scheme administration who are seeking three experienced pensions administrators to join their team.  Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include calculating retirement quotes, transfer in and out and pension increases, drafting routine correspondence and providing support to senior pension administrators.  To be considered for this role you will need to have experience of DB and/or DC pension scheme administration, along with a logical approach to problem solving, ability to prioritise workload and good written and verbal communication skills. 

Competitive benefits package includes membership to a Final Salary Pension Scheme.

Corporate Pension Accountant
Ref: HB12396 
Berkshire
Up to £35,000 pa
This opportunity will provide you with full exposure of corporate pension accounting.  You will be joining an organisation who is responsible for providing occupational pension scheme clients with a wide range of services. In particular, treasury and accounting is undertaken on behalf of clients in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.  Your role responsibilities will include:

• See through to conclusion the preparation of the Financial Statements and Notes to the Accounts for a client portfolio of occupational pension schemes.
• Liaise with all parties including account managers and auditors to ensure timetables are agreed and deadlines met for Accounts and HMRC returns, specifically the 7 months Pensions Regulator deadline for Trustee Report and Accounts sign off.
• Report on all accounts in progress until completion.
• Act as prime point of contact for Auditor’s queries on accounts in progress.
• Produce interim accounts and analyses as required.
• Peer review team members’ financial statements and reports for issuing.
• Manage new scheme data take-on, financial accounting and treasury software upgrades.
• Keep up to date on the regulatory environment including relevant Accounting Standards, Client Money Regulations together with compliance.
• Comply with Corporate Policies and Procedures on reconciliations, authorizations and evidencing.
• Represent the company at meetings, both internal and external, as required.
• Liaise with Admin teams, Consultants and third parties as necessary to support the above.

To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to work in a team environment and have a positive and flexible approach to the job.
• Must be dedicated to the quality, timeliness and accuracy of client servicing.
• Knowledge of SORP as revised May 2007 with an understanding of derivatives.
• Attentive to detail, be highly numerate, able to prioritise and meet stringent deadlines.
• Committed to observance of internal controls and procedures.
• Have previous pension scheme accounts experience including treasury and have dealt with auditors.
• Although a financial qualification is preferred you may well be one qualified by experience.

If this role is of interest please contact Hayley on 01279 859000 or Hayley@branwellford.co.uk

Pensions Officers – Four positions at all levels
Ref: HB12388 
Bristol
£20,000 - £28,000  pa
Enhance and develop your pensions career within this hugely reputable financial services firm.  This small Third Party Administrator has a unique in-house feel and is committed to developing its Associate’s pensions career.  Due to continued success they are looking for four Pensions Officers at all levels to join their team.  Your primary role will be to supervise the provision of pension services to members and schemes, calculating benefit calculations and controlling workflow to ensure tight deadlines are met. To be considered for these positions you will have experience in calculating preserved awards, retirements and transfer values on final salary and/or money purchase schemes.  This firm is located in the heart of the city and shops, restaurants, and public transport is easily accessible.  These positions are also supported with an excellent benefits package.

Pensions Administrator
Ref: HB12427 
London
£21,000 - £24,000 pa
This organisation is a leader in the provision of pension administration for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It also has its own pension fund with assets of over £3.7billion. It is trusted to administer the pension of some 200,000 local government staff, from several London Boroughs. By combining commercial experience with an unrivalled understanding of the public sector, they aim to provide a secure future for all scheme members. 

The cornerstone of this is good customer service and you’ll be expected to play your part by handling all aspects of pensions administration for a designated caseload of scheme member records, so that the overall service is faultless.  You will have previous experience of working in a multi-functional LGPS environment and will need a cooperative, team-orientated attitude, as you’ll be contributing towards team targets and deadlines. You’ll also need IT skills and good communication skills, as you will be liaising with staff and scheme members. You will also have the ability to analyse figures, make calculations and pay attention to detail. 

All pension administration staff benefit from this organisation’s externally accredited examination programme. This programme is linked to reward progression and their benefits package includes one of the best pension schemes available today.  If you are looking for an employer who is as interested in your career as you are, then contact us to discuss this opportunity further. 

Senior Pensions Administrator 
Ref: HB12541 
West Midlands
Up to £35,000 pa
Are you looking to gain more responsibility within your pensions’ administration role?  This is a superb career advancing opportunity, to work for a hugely respected and highly reputable benefits consultancy. 
They are seeking an individual to work as part of a team specialising in completing and reviewing scheme events to ensure an accurate and high standard pensions administration service for designated discontinued schemes, wind up and PPF events.  This varied role will see you perform highly complex pension calculations, manage scheme projects, support and guide experienced pensions administrators and attend client, trustee and PPF meetings with the Client Manager.  This is a great chance to take your next step up into a senior role within an organisation that our renowned for career development. 
To be considered for this position you will have good pensions administration experience gained from a third party consultancy and be a technical expert on final salary and money purchase schemes.  Client facing experience would be advantageous.

Senior Pensions Administrator 
Ref: HB12194 
West Midlands 
Up to £28,000 pa
Your role will see you working as part of a team providing a reliable, high standard of pensions administration service to an agreed portfolio of DB and DC clients, including peer-reviewing responsibilities, whilst helping the Pensions Team Leader and Pensions Manager to supervise and develop junior team members and trainees. 

Your duties will include;

• Calculating member benefits such as retirements, leavers, refunds, transfer values, deaths and pension sharing.
• Checking and authorising pensions administrators calculations.
• Leading the team on annual renewals, SMPI statements, benefit statements, pension increases and bulk switches.
• Produce administration reports for trustee meetings.

If you're looking for a challenging job with a firm that believes its growth is intrinsically linked to your professional development, this is the company for you. 

Skills and experience required;

• Experience in administering final salary, hybrid and money purchase pension schemes.
• Cradle to grave pensions administration experience.
• Study towards the QPA or PMI.
• Good analytical and communication skills.

For more information on this role please contact Hayley Brockwell on 01279 859000 or Hayley@branwellford.co.uk

Pensions Technical Analyst 
Ref: HB12531 
Surrey 
Up to £40,000 pa
Advance your pensions career and specialise in technical issues specifically surrounding group pension administration for DB, DC and Hybrid clients, many of which are recognisable household names.  This is a small team of pension professionals and you will be involved in researching changing legislation and considering the impact to the business and provide client solutions and recommendation.  You will have direct client involvement especially in relation to implementation work that requires technical input.  You will draft technical literature for both internal and client use, and be involved with developing the technical knowledge and training of your colleagues.  To be considered for this position you will be working in a technical role, demonstrating project managed skills and ideally have some client facing experience.  The position offers very competitive benefits and good public transport links.

Senior Pensions Administrator
Ref: HB12418 
Surrey
Up to £28,000 pa
This is a superb opportunity to join a successful and well established third party consultancy.  On a day to day basis you will be responsible for calculating non standard benefit quotations, checking and authorising the calculations of other administrators and ensuring benefit payments are made within service standards.  You will also be responsible for the training and developing of administrators and any project work delegated by the team manager.  The successful candidate will have final salary pensions experience within a third party consultancy or in house department.  You must have supervisory experience and a good understanding of pensions legislation.

Pensions Administrator  
Ref: HB12149 
West Yorkshire
Up to £25,000 pa
Enhance and develop your pension knowledge by joining this well respected organisation as a Pensions Administrator.

Key tasks include but are not limited to:

• Completing benefit calculations.
• Answering queries as they arise.
• Dealing with scheme events.
• Taking on ad hoc project work.

The ideal candidate for this role will have recent DB/DC administration experience, the ability to work using their own initiative and must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role. Progression with the QPA examinations would be advantageous.

Account Managers – Flexible Benefits (all levels)
Ref: HB12277 
London, West End
£30,000 - £60,000 pa
You will need to thrive in a high-pressure environment, where the ability to work flexible hours is essential.  In return you will be offered excellent career prospects within a leading flexible benefits firm, a highly competitive salary and access to a fully flexible benefits package.

The primary focus of these positions will be to establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings with senior points of contact, keeping the client up to date with both benefit and legislation changes and technology upgrades.

Depending on the level you are recruited at, responsibilities will include;

• Ownership of a portfolio of clients.
• Regular service delivery meetings with clients.
• Managing junior account managers.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance service for clients, functionality, consulting, implementation, communications etc.
• Delivery of overall team revenue.
• Planning annual flex renewals.

The successful candidates will have a proven track record in account management.  You will also be methodical, conscientious, adaptable and a team player.

A background in Employee Benefit Schemes is also essential for these positions.

Pensions Administrator 
Ref: HB12337 
Hertfordshire 
Up to £18,000 pa
Award winning consultancy has a need for a Pensions Administrator to complete their team.

Key tasks include:

* Administration of a portfolio of client schemes.
* Calculating member benefits.
* Dealing with queries.
* Taking on ad hoc project work.

To be considered for this role you must have previous DC administration experience coupled
with an eye for detail and a desire to progress.

Excellent benefits include DC pension scheme, child care vouchers, support with
professional qualifications and season ticket loan.

Senior Pensions Administrators (Permanent and Contract roles)
Ref: HB12408
West Sussex  
Up to £28,500 pa
Due to successful new business wins and restructuring this leading and fast growing third party consultancy is looking for a number of pensions administrators to join their team.  These positions vary from project, data and admin focus depending on the individual’s preference.  This is a excellent time to join this organization whom are renowned for staff development and retention.  Final Salary and/or Money Purchase essential.

Pensions Executives – Three posts
Ref: HB12511 
Hampshire
Up to £40,000 pa
Challenge your pensions’ knowledge and expertise in these varied and complex roles.  You will resolve particularly sensitive or complicated pension issues, projects and complaints.  Your focus will be on the members experience ensuring that they receive a first class service.  To be considered for this role you will have a wealth of final salary pensions experience, be APMI qualified or have intensive technical pensions’ knowledge and you must demonstrate sound customer service skills.

Senior Pensions Administrator
Ref: HB12522 
Lancashire
Up to £30,076 pa
This fast-growing international business processing firm are looking for a talented pensions administrator with final salary and money purchase experience.  To mentor and check the work of pensions administrators and assistant pensions administrators.  You will calculate complex member benefits, manage and update procedure manuals for the administrators to follow, manage complaints, hold ‘pension surgeries’ for members and get involved in any ad-hoc projects.  Experience in a similar pensions administration role is required along with good communication skills and sound technical knowledge.  This position offers a excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, membership to a DC Pension Scheme, annual bonus, subsided canteen and gym, sponsorship to professional qualifications and much more.

Secretary to the Trustees/Pensions Administrator
Ref: CB12501
Middlesex/West London
Up to £35,000 pa
This exciting opportunity has two distinct roles. As the internal Pensions Administrator you will be the first point of contact for Scheme members and the Scheme’s advisers and service providers to the closed defined pension scheme and the Stakeholder scheme. You will be responsible for the efficient and accurate operation of the Scheme. As Secretary to the Trustees, you will be required to help facilitate the proper functioning of the Trustee Board.  This will involve arranging Trustee meetings, distributing agendas, minute taking and producing a schedule of action points. With regards to member events, you will focus on joiners, leavers and deaths, whilst also responding to any member queries and disputes. You will also ensure that all Scheme Member communications are distributed to members in compliance with legislative deadlines, liaising with other internal HR departments as appropriate.  This is a challenging role and you should be organised with excellent time management and communication skills and attention to detail. Previous Secretary to the Trustee exposure is essential and experience of working within a busy HR department would be beneficial but not essential.

Part time Pensions Administration Manager (21-25 hours per week)
Ref: CB12484 
Hertfordshire 
£40,000 - £45,000 pa pro rata
This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation in the capacity of Pensions Administration Manager where you will report to both the Group Reward Manager and the Chairman of the Trustees. You will manage the day to day running of a number of pension schemes within in a reasonably complex environment.  Overall responsibilities will include acting as Secretary to the Trustee, developing a UK group pension strategy and improving member communications.  You will also maintain the Trustee Risk Register and develop and maintain the Trustee business plan.  To be considered for this role you will have in-depth knowledge of both DB and DC schemes, up to date technical knowledge and the ability to develop new and improve existing processes and admin procedures.

Assistant Pensions Manager
Ref: CB12378 
Hampshire
circa £45,000 pa
A broad spectrum of knowledge and experience is required for this role where you will work closely with the Group Pensions Manager to ensure the pension scheme runs smoothly, whilst also acting as Secretary to the Trustees.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the drafting and preparation of the Scheme Rules and booklets.
• Involvement with preparation of communications for members and unions during consultation and lead negotiations.
• Assist in the selection and appointment of the Trustees professional advisers and pensions administrators.
• Prepare communications to appoint MNTs.
• Work with the Trustees and investment advisers to develop the SIP and set investment strategy.
• Initiate Trustee business, organise meetings, liaison with 3rd parties, prepare agenda and issue papers.
• Attend Trustee meetings, prepare formal minutes, maintain decision log, risk log, business plan.
• Compile and draft Trustee annual report and accounts, prepare trustee communication to members.
• Ensure Trustee governance requirements are met at all times, taking necessary action to ensure compliance.
• Support and help with the provision of administration, legal and consulting services provided to the Trustees.

To be considered for this role, our Client is looking for:

• Good technical pension knowledge APMI qualified preferred.
• Administration & pension management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the business and (when established) scheme membership.
• Negotiation skills and understanding of business (TUPE) transactions.
• Ability to simplify and convey complicated ideals to help the business, Trustees and members understand relevant issues.
• Ability to effectively project manage the implementation of the new scheme and prioritise Trustees work to enable agreed targets and governance issues to be delivered.
• Knowledge of or working involvement with the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Pensions Operations Manager
Ref: CB12329 
South East
£40,000 - £50,000 pa
You will be required to ensure consistently high standards of service are provided to members as well as the efficient operation of the department and the attainment of all service level requirements.  In association, you will also provide technical support to the Trustees, Company and members of the pensions schemes.  The Administration team are self sufficient, but you should possess the qualities that will drive them forward both as a team and individually.  Within this role you will coordinate pension scheme communications and manage pension software changes and updates.  You will also assist with Trustee meetings by preparing ad hoc reports and presentations. You should have in-depth pensions knowledge of both DB and DC and be up to date with regards to pensions legislation.  You will also have strong communication and organisational skills along with a professional working attitude. APMI is essential.

Pensions Administrator
Ref: CB12234 
Surrey 
£18,000 - £22,000 pa
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious technology company who are committed to investing time and training into their new recruits. You will join the in-house pension team as an administrator working on the Final Salary Scheme, benefit calculations both manual and computer based, attending Client presentations and performing to a high standard along with the rest of the team. The ideal candidate for this role will have previous final salary pensions administration experience.

Pension Operations Manager 
Ref: CB11454 
Scotland 
c. £45,000 pa
An exceptional career opportunity is available where you will provide support to the Group Pensions Manager.  You will be responsible for the management of the outsourced pension administration and all aspects of overall delivery of the Group’s staff pension arrangements.

In this role you will:

• Provide administration service on behalf of the Trustee Board and Management with associated staff.
• Manage and deliver scheme financial budgets.
• Organise and attend relationship meetings.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs for each provider.
• Plan and provide direction for communication strategies for all scheme members.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Experience of managing pensions administration.
• Full understanding of current legislation.
• Proven experience of negotiation on third party contacts.
• Experience as a Company Secretary to the Trustee.
• You will also ideally have commenced PMI qualifications.

Salary: commensurate with experience, circa £45,000 pa + Benefits.
Relocation assistance may be available.

If you would like to be considered for this role or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Christine Brannigan on 01279 859000 or Christine@branwellford.co.uk

Pensions Project Coordinator (6 month contract) x 2
Ref: CB12382 
London
£25,000 - £35,000 pa
A 6 month fixed term contract has arisen due to an internal review of this in-house pensions department.  This role will see you working with both the pension administration team and also the pension advisory unit which provides a dual role to both the Company and the Trustees.  You will be assigned projects to be completed within defined timescales including dealing with governance issues, reviewing standard letters and reviewing technical content.  To be considered for this role you will have in-depth pension administration experience in the area of DB. The ability to conduct manual calculations is essential and you must also have up to date A-Day knowledge.  Experience of managing projects would be advantageous. You should have the ability to work autonomously but to be confident to ask for help/direction when required. Good communication skills are essential as you will be engaging with team, Lawyers, the Pensions Manager and other internal and external departments where you will need to be diplomatic and persuasive to ensure work is completed on time.

Head of Specialist Operations  
Ref: JC12516
Surrey 
c. £65,000 pa
This third party pensions administrator places a strong emphasis on quality of service and client relationships. Following a restructure to enable further growth, the company has developed a new opportunity. This role will be to lead four specialist teams: implementations, events, pension payroll and data services to clients, consisting of a total of 40 staff members.
This role is seen as key to the successful delivery of these services to clients. With data assuming an ever increasing importance, there is a particular need to provide high quality thought leadership in this area. Responsible for ensuring that a high quality service is provided which meets client expectations, you will also have a key role in business improvement initiatives and significant input to business development, both in terms of implementations and building future service delivery.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience of delivering business improvements
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Sound business acumen
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to create an environment for innovation and problem solving
• Ability to implement operational plans.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and manage change
• Strong presentational and communication skills
• Good occupational pensions market knowledge & contacts, especially relating to third party pension administration
• Track record of delivery in client focused environment
• Team player with power to influence outcomes
• Payroll or benefits administration expertise
• Data and implementation expertise
• APMI qualified or suitable alternative

Pensions Consultants, Client Relationship Managers  
Ref: JC12184  
Nationwide  
£30,000 - 70,000 pa
This large consultancy is a leader in employee benefits and is currently recruiting for a number of client facing Defined Benefit Pension Consultants at all levels.

• London, Hampshire, South Yorkshire, Midlands and Scotland
  

• At the Associate Consultant level they offer ambitious people the opportunity to develop and hone their skills amongst the industry’s top talent and would consider candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Client managers, and Pensions Consultants need existing pension experience in a client-facing role or looking for a change into a client-facing position.
  They are seeking candidates who will add value to client relationships through management, development and retention of a portfolio, supported by the Client Management Practice.
• This company is in a strong position in the market, moving forward and looking for the best talent.
• They are also seeking candidates with leadership and management experience of operational activities. Central to the role will be the responsibility for the delivery of high quality service to clients and the optimisation of profit, together with accountability for the P&L. You will also be required to drive and support process improvement and work closely with the Client Relationship Director and other senior colleagues to provide leadership and direction to the overall goals of the office.
• These are excellent opportunities to provide influence at both a local and national level. The role can be managed along side a certain level of client commitment during the next stages of your career.
  

• Good understanding of Employee Benefits/ occupational pension provision.
• Defined Benefit Pensions experience.
• Exposure to service delivery and client management.
• Proven track record to deliver effective client service with agreed budgets.
• Recent relevant industry knowledge and or consulting knowledge coupled with sound technical capability.
• Excellent working knowledge of the current legislation surrounding the industry and forthcoming changes and appreciation of the impact new legislation will have on the industry.
• Financial Planning Certificate (1,2 and 3) / CFA / FIA / IMC / FPMI / APMI / FCII / ACII (pension route) or any other relevant qualifications/ Actuarial Qualifications and candidates who have given up exams

Client Service Team Manager 
Ref: JC12297
Berkshire  
££ negotiable
This company is one of the world leaders in the delivery of Employee Benefits and Human Resource Solutions. Their network of local offices and client-focused teams mean that they never lose the personal touch in dealings with clients.

Following a restructure of the business three vacancies have arisen for Client Service Team Leaders.

Reporting to the Client Service Director, the successful applicants will be responsible for the leadership and management of operational activities in one of the Pensions Consulting teams. Central to the role will be the responsibility for the delivery of high quality service to clients and the optimisation of profit, together with accountability for the P&L. The company is keen to find candidates who can contribute a percentage of their time to billable client work while in a Client Service Team Leader position.

You will also be required to drive and support process improvement and work closely with the Client Relationship Director and other senior colleagues to provide leadership and direction to the office in support of overall business goals.

The Client Service Team Leader role offers opportunities to provide influence at both a local and national level.

To be considered you will have:

Good understanding of Employee Benefits/ occupational pension provision.
- Defined Benefit Pensions experience
- Exposure to service delivery and client management.
- Proven track record to deliver effective client service with agreed budgets.
- Recent relevant industry knowledge and or consulting knowledge coupled with sound technical capability.
- Excellent working knowledge of the current legislation surrounding the industry and forthcoming changes and appreciation of the impact new legislation will have on the industry.

Senior Research & Technical Consultant
Ref: JC12525  
£45,000 - £55,000 pa + Bens
London/Hants/Bristol/Birmingham/Leeds/Manchester/Glasgow
 Role purpose:-
Lead technical support to Pension Consultants working in the insured pensions market
General product / provider Research covering pensions, group risk and healthcare markets
The location for this exciting opportunity depends on the successful candidate and can be flexible.

Key Accountabilities:-
Thought leadership on market issues / legislative changes affecting insured DC consulting / clients
Preparing internal Technical bulletins
Technical support / training to Consultants
Management of client survey exercises
Representation on external pensions groups / associations
Maintenance of internal knowledge systems
Production of pension-related template reports / materials
Experience of running internal Consultant training sessions

Experience required:-
Experience providing insured pensions Technical / Research support within either Employee Benefits Consultancy or Pension provider.
Detailed knowledge of insured pensions market
Detailed knowledge of Trust-Based and Contract Based pension legislation
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
Commercially aware - able to prioritise tasks to commercial benefit of business
Relevant pension qualifications (AFPC; APMI; ACII) desirable, but not essential

Insured Pensions Administrator
Ref: JC12545
Birmingham
£Competitive
Take on this role where you will provide proactive administration and sales support to the Consultants in relation to predominantly GPPs but also Stakeholder, Personal Pensions and Group risk schemes. 

Your role will involve:-

• Obtaining quotations.
• Issuing scheme member new joiner packs.
• Assisting the Consultants with the preparation of new business files for compliance checks.
• Participating in team meetings.
• Undertaking projects on behalf of Management.

 To be considered for this role you will:-

• Have previous financial services experience in the area of Insured Pensions.
• Be a team player.

 This is a role where you will be supported to sit professional qualifications and to develop your career longer term.

Pensions Consultant  
Ref: JC12377
Glasgow
£35,000 - £45,000 pa
This highly regarded Employee Benefits Consultancy is seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant to join their expanding team in Glasgow.

Duties include :

• Day to day delivery of consultancy work to a portfolio of clients and support to Senior Consultants on larger, more complex clients
• Manage and develop the client relationship for client portfolio
• Preparation for and attendance at client meetings (with Senior Consultants where necessary), with responsibility for tasks arising
• Delivery of high quality, expert advice to clients
• Support to Senior Consultants in account development of existing clients and participating in new business activities
• Ongoing development of technical knowledge and client servicing skills
• Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of the firm’s products and services
• Ensure timely billing and recovery of fees
• Adhere and contribute to the professional standards and quality systems of the firm eg peer review process and other best practice notes, advice and practice frameworks
• Flexibility to travel to clients and other company offices

To be considered for this role you will have:

• APMI qualified or within near completion
• Experience of operating successfully in a previous consultancy role
• Proven employee benefits consultancy experience with a flexible, pro-active and creative approach to client solutions.  Works in partnership with clients to establish needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in the ability to consult successfully
• A team player with a hands on approach
• A working understanding of the employee benefits market with one of more area of specific expertise
• Project management techniques
• Keep up to date with all developments in the employee benefits arena
• Able to work as part of a team, at times as a leader
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven communicator
• Able to plan, prioritise and re-prioritise as the need arises

Senior Client Manager
Ref: JC12466
South/South East  
£65-80,000 pa + bens
A global consulting group has an opportunity for a senior client manager within their Pensions Administration division. Manage your own portfolio of global clients, co-ordinate services and manage relationship issues.  The role is field based, attending client meetings. Previous DB and DC pensions administration client management experience is essential, plus flexibility to travel throughout the south and south east of England. 

Key Responsibilities
To be responsible for retaining and developing a portfolio of Benefits Outsourcing clients; optimising service and revenue opportunities across all business lines and ensuring client satisfaction, through the proactive management of client (both internal and external) relationships.

  Developing and Managing the Portfolio

• Assume Managing Consultant responsibilities for selected clients (Managing Consultant spending 100% of time in this role should expect to generate between £3 – 5 million revenue in total)
• Achieve revenue and growth targets within client portfolio
• Lead defence pitches and provide support on tenders as required
• Maximise revenue opportunities through additional projects and other company services
• Measure profitability and take appropriate action
• Act as project sponsor on installation steering group for large new clients and acquisitions
• Negotiate and manage the fee structure, to ensure a profitable and secure relationship
• For agreed clients, manage the budgeting and billing process, ensuring client budgets are met and that Benefits Outsourcing revenue and recovery targets are met
• Ensure fee reviews are carried out and extras and T&D opportunities are billed in a timely way
• Deliver personal billable hours
• Ensure the service adheres to the client contract; own changes to the scope and ensure out of scope work is billed

• Establish and develop proactive and effective communication with client contacts, identifying and responding to client needs and holding face to face client meetings as appropriate.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the development and management of risk analysis/ reporting and client development plan and / or client retention plan to ensure a profitable, sustainable and ‘referenceable’ portfolio.
• Undertake overall responsibility for the agreed service delivery to client portfolio through the agreed process, and the leadership and engagement of colleagues in other areas.
• Work with colleagues across the business to ensure clarity of ownership, escalating issues if required.
• Lead on manage all major sales, acquisitions, redundancy exercises, scheme and legislative changes that affect the client and agree scope of work and resource requirements in line with current cost/profit parameters
• Undertake client reviews and ensure resultant action plan is put into place and changes implemented
• Assume responsibility for client entertainment

Developing Quality People and Processes

• Actively manage client issues
• Take ownership for ensuring that relevant Management Information for the client is accurate and up to date
• Where appropriate, manage the performance of individuals to meet goals, and actively manage succession planning process.
• Where appropriate, manage a Team – its people and delivery
• Coach and mentor Team staff
• Ensure that guidelines, protocols and processes are adhered to at all times, including peer review; the management of complaints and E&Os; in and out of scope activities, and billing
• Lead the use of best practice and share intellectual capital
• Provide input to the overall direction of Benefits Outsourcing, for example prioritising systems development

• A proven track record of delivering a range of outsourced services to large complex clients and the ability to manage clients at a senior level (e.g. FD, MD, PM, HRD, Trustees) across a broad industry sector.
• Ability to manage major projects across a wide portfolio of internal functions
• An Industry qualification preferred i.e. PMI, Marketing
• Knowledge/ awareness of the market, competitor offerings, the application of technology and the changing legislative environment.

Head of Operations
Ref: JC12514  
Surrey 
c. £80,000 pa + Bens
This leading third party pension administration provider places a high emphasis on client relationships and excellent customer service. Due to restructure, this company has created a new position to lead a team of 50 operations staff delivering pension administration, client management and accounting services to their clients. Taking responsibility for the management of those teams and for developing client relationships, you will ensure the company maintains its excellent reputation in the market. You will have the opportunity to become involved in developing business strategy in order to build on the company’s success to date.  This role is seen as a key position within the company.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Previous operational management experience along with the ability to implement corporate strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good occupational pensions market knowledge & contacts, relating to third party pension administration
• APMI desirable

New Business Consultant  
Ref: JC11619
London
basic c£45,000, OTE £70,000+
An ideal time to join this team of Pensions/Employee Benefits Consultants, as they embark on a huge expansion process.  Assist the Sales Leader to drive new business from a network of internal leads as well as external contacts.

The role will involve:

• Winning corporate new business
• Networking throughout the company with the aim of driving new business leads.
• Developing leads externally and winning mandates
• Installation / project management of new business projects
• Achieving both personal and team new business targets
• Attending at new clients meetings
• Working with colleagues on pipeline management, billing, activity etc

Skills and experience required:

• FPC including G60.
• Other relevant qualifications e.g. MSFA, ASFA, CFP, ACII, ATTI, APMI
• Experience of Pensions/EB consulting to include winning new business
• Results driven
• Strong networking skills
• Strong business acumen, drive and the gravitas needed to be a business winner. 

Client Relationship Manager  
Ref: JC12357  
Surrey 
Up to £46,000 pa / DB Pension + Bens
Our client is a first class statutory corporation firm who were established to provide compensation to members of eligible defined benefit pension schemes. This role will see you managing pension schemes through the assessment period, liaising with stakeholders to ensure the smooth management of the scheme through the assessment period and provide support to other members of the team.  You will play a leading role in projects or processes designed to improve or maintain the overall running of the Assessment Process.

Main responsibilities include;

• Evaluating a scheme to establish if it is being administered properly and the extent to which it will need close management during the assessment period.
• Monitoring the management and performance of a scheme to identify any irregularities or issues that need to be raised, varying the approach depending on the needs of the scheme.  Acting on risks as appropriate.
• Managing the transfer of a scheme from the assessment period or withdrawal from an assessment period.
• Advising the trustee on the role/support that can be provided by the caseworker;
• Supports the trustee throughout the assessment period to help keep associated costs as low as possible.
• Understands The Pensions Regulator’s requirements for trustees in respect of project planning and reporting of progress.
• Peer review other team members work as required

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Relevant experience of DB occupational pension schemes along with a detailed understanding of the processes, procedures and policies surrounding scheme wind ups. Self motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills working comfortably as part of a busy team.
• APMI or progression towards.
• Experience as a consultant/client manager or trustee is desirable.
• Substantial experience of managing external relationships

Client Retention Consultant
Ref: JC12500  
London
£60-75,000 pa + Bens

Main Purpose of job
The pension advisory market is experiencing an increased focus on governance. In addition it is seeing the introduction of innovative new products and service lines. As a result, scheme trustees and company sponsors are reviewing their service providers, in relation to both defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements, on a more regular basis. These reviews range from desk top scorecard reviews through to competitive full market tenders.

To ensure that this company is one step ahead and best placed to respond to client requests they are recruiting individuals to lead on the work involved in retaining existing clients.
The successful candidate will be a key member of a high profile and relatively new team. The focus of the role will be to work with client teams to support the activity outlined below - ultimately resulting in the successful retention of clients.

• Managing the cost and effectiveness of employee benefit programmes
• Developing attraction, retention and reward strategies that help create competitive advantage
• Advising pension plan sponsors and other institutions on optimal investment strategies
• Providing strategic and financial advice to insurance and financial services companies
• Delivering related technology, outsourcing and data services.

Main Duties/Responsibilities
The role will involve working with retirement practice leaders, account managers and client teams on individual client specific retention strategy and delivery - in essence supporting re-tender activity and the development of the ongoing client review process.

The successful candidate will have the skills needed for influencing, coaching and facilitating teams and individuals in order to either avert open market tenders or ensure they are best placed to retain clients when in a competitive pitch against other major firms.
Responsibilities will include:

- Supporting client defence and re-tender activity in relation to pension fund clients 

- Advise on ongoing client management and business development requirements for existing clients once a re-tender has been successful or where assistance on specific cases is required

- Managing the bid process for re-tenders, including proposal submissions, presentation preparation and support, coaching, identification of key sales messages, supporting the implementation of best practice client management principles with existing clients and developing appropriate action plans for 'at risk' client.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge
The successful individual may currently be in a client/business development role or working as an account manager with proven business development/client management skills.

Ideally will have held a similar role within a professional services business with a demonstrable track record of successful client retention.

Personal and business coaching skills, coupled with strong project management skills.

Strong negotiation skills, particularly within the internal sphere of influence.

Benefits include:
Car Allowance
On Target bonus – 25%

Senior Pensions Administrator
Ref: HB12541 
Across the UK
£25,000 - £35,000 pa
You will specialise in completing and reviewing scheme events for designated discontinued schemes and PPF events.  This varied role will see you perform highly complex pension calculations, manage scheme projects and attend client, trustee and PPF meetings.

Pensions Admin Manager & Secretary to the Trustees
Ref: CB12543 
Bedfordshire
£40,000 - £50,000 pa
Reporting to the UK Pensions Manager, you will manage the out sourced provider and monitor budgets. As Secretary to the Trustees you will prepare Trustee agendas, papers, and take minutes at meetings. Benefits include DC pension, PHI, PMI, free car parking and bonus.

Communications Consultant
Ref: PS12376
Scotland  
£35,000 - £40,000 pa
You will develop the communication strategy for a portfolio of DB/DC clients, drafting scheme booklets, announcements and newsletters.  This is a client facing role for an award winning employer where you will be working within a team of talented pension professional.

Head of Operations  
Ref: JC12514
Surrey 
c. £80,000 pa
A new position to lead a team of 50 pensions’ administration/client management staff within a company at the forefront of pensions’ administration delivery. Relevant operational management experience and the ability to implement corporate strategy are essential.

In-house Pension Administration Manager
Ref: HC12477
Central London
£40,000 pa 
You will manage, motivate and develop staff, assess the impact of legislative changes, and be involved with collating statistics and drafting administrative reports for the Trustees.  Suitable candidates will have defined benefit and defined contribution pensions administration skills.  PMI study supported.

Assistant Pension Consultant
Ref: PS12161  
Berkshire/Surrey 
£20,000 - £30,000 pa
You will support Senior Consultants on a variety of DB/DC pension schemes, preparing agenda’s for client meetings, being involved with communication projects and managing group risk administration.  Professional qualifications and career development supported.

Client Relationship Administrator – 2 year contract
Ref: HB12533 
West Yorkshire
Up to £24,500 pa
This is a excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to move into an Assistant Consultant/Client Management position longer term. This is a client facing role requires someone with DB, DC and CARE administration experience.  Excellent package, including 32 days holiday.

Senior Client Manager
JC 12466  South/South East £65-80,000 pa + Bens
This consulting group has an opportunity within their Pensions Administration division to  manage a portfolio of global clients. The role is field based with travel throughout the south and south east.  DB and DC pensions administration client management experience essential. 

Compensation & Benefits Advisor
Ref: HC12356    Middlesex  Up to £30,000 pa
Based in the HR department this role requires a technically competent individual with exposure to DB and DC schemes who is interested in expanding their knowledge into additional employee benefits and compensation work.  Full training and support will be provided. 

Head of Specialist Operations  
Ref: JC12516
Surrey 
c. £65,000 pa
A newly created role to lead specialist teams in the areas of pensions’ implementation, events, payroll and data services, totalling 40 staff, within this leading TPA.  Relevant experience within these areas is essential, plus excellent management skills. APMI desirable.

Principal Consultant
Ref: PS11776
Leeds/Scotland
£50,000 - £60,000 pa
You will be a Senior Consultant, FSA Regulated and able to guide a small team.  As the Lead Consultant on corporate pensions/EB work, you will build client relationships for long term business retention and develop business strategies. Superb benefits including bonus.

Pensions Technical Analyst 
Ref: HB12531
Surrey 
Up to £40,000 pa
Specialise in technical issues specifically surrounding pension administration.  You will research changing legislation considering the impact to the business, providing client solutions and recommendation.  Experience in a similar technical role is essential.

Senior Pensions Officer – 12mth Contract
Ref: HC12506 
South Coast/Hampshire 
£competitive
Working within an in-house pensions department, the successful candidate will be involved with DB and DC calculations, member communication through seminars, surgeries and telephone calls.  You will also be tasked with the relationship management of the 3rd party service suppliers.

Client Retention Consultant
Ref: JC12500
London/Surrey
Up to £75,000+car+bonus 25%
A key role within this world leading consultancy, to develop client retention strategy and delivery, manage the bid process for re-tenders and advise on ongoing client management strategy. Evidence of client retention, tender wins and client development is required.