Pensions Consultant

Overview

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise genuinely influences the future of UK pensions, this is it. We’re seeking an experienced pensions professional to advise some of the UK’s largest and most complex public service pension schemes. From pensions dashboards and data improvement programmes to benefit change implementation and governance strategy, you’ll be at the forefront of the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. This is far more than a traditional pensions role. You’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, shape best practice, lead projects, contribute to thought leadership, and help drive improvements that impact millions of scheme members.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on pensions administration, governance, and operational best practice.
• Leading complex projects and workstreams from inception to delivery.
• Supporting major industry initiatives including pensions dashboards and data improvement programmes.
• Providing technical expertise on DB pensions legislation, administration, and scheme governance.
• Building strong client relationships and representing the business at meetings, events, and industry forums.
• Mentoring colleagues and helping shape the future direction of the team.

Qualifications

• Strong DB pensions administration and governance experience.
• A deep understanding of pensions legislation and scheme operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate complex technical issues into practical solutions.
• PMI qualification or similar is advantageous.

Benefits

• CARE pension scheme with er contributions of 28%
• 25 holidays rising to 30
• Flexible time – opportunity to accrue an additional 2 days leave a month

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical expertise, client advisory work, project leadership, and industry influence in a role that offers genuine variety, visibility, and impact.

For pensions professionals who want to do more than administer schemes—and instead help shape how they operate—this is an opportunity worth exploring.