XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Pensions Project Consultant to join our vibrant Administration Projects Team (APT) with remote working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a pure pensions administration role, or pensions project role where they have gained knowledge and experience of public sector pension schemes.
XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently. We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on all things workplace pensions related. We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible.
Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.
The Team
Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.
Our Administration Projects Team (APT) team undertakes projects such as:
GMP rectification/equalisation
Buy-in/ Buy-out
Data Cleansing
Ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises
McCloud implementation: Public sector pension benefit rectification across police, fire, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes.
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The Role
As a Pensions Project Consultant With XPS You Will
In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing projects end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives. You will also coordinate and support less experienced staff. This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to:
Act as point of contact generally and to explain complex issues
Attend client and trustee meetings to present project update
Other Key Responsibilities
Set and achieve project delivery deadlines within scope and budget. Ensure client sign off on fees and scope has been secured as the work
Delivery of projects within agreed budgets, identification of out of scope work and proactive management and discussion with the clients to ensure that all work is billed in a timely manner
Involvement in process improvement initiatives.
Completion and review of calculations for pension benefit data both manually and spreadsheet based.
Partner with Client and Administration Managers within the business on project delivery requirements and stakeholder management.
Dealing confidently with HMRC, Clients, Scheme Actuaries, Scheme Administrators, Consultants, Pension Accounts/Payroll, Members and third parties by phone, email and letter.
Checking and authorising other team members’ work
Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO, Disclosure requirements
Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing
Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations
Checking and authorising project work
Providing general support to the team manager
Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence while identifying areas where the project delivery service to clients could be improved and/or expanded.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
Experience in a similar role dealing with public sector pension schemes.
Commercial acumen in order to plan, manage, track, and deliver project revenue, client and business requirements within budget
Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage resources and operational delivery of a team to ensure revenue targets met and work delivered to plan
Technical pensions and data projects knowledge to be able to explain complex issues to key stakeholders internally and externally
The ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table is essentia
Ability to efficiently resolve issues by identifying solutions to enable projects to be effectively delivered in accordance with client requirements
Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction and guidance while managing, coaching and mentoring individual team members
Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues – covering both verbal and written skills
Ability to work within a team towards targets
Be proactive, having drive and commitment
Ability to foster an inclusive working environment and champion diversity within the team
Able to support a developing a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness.
Desirable Criteria
May have achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA and actively working towards full qualification.
What We Offer
Find out more about Life at XPS
Find out more about Our People Approach
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include::
Competitive salary
Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
Flexible Bank holidays
Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
Healthcare cash plan
Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
Access to a digital GP service
Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What Next
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.
If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
Right to Work confirmation
DBS Disclosure check
Employment or educational references covering five years
Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Financial Services
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