Head of GMP

Capita plc.; Remote; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm is seeking a Head of GMP to manage the delivery of GMP solutions to UK DB pension clients. This role involves leading a team of actuaries, providing actuarial and technical advice, and ensuring projects are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have team management experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients at a senior level. The position is home-based and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid volunteer day

Access to Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Experience of line managing a team of technical pensions SMEs.
• Experience of managing a team working on multiple client projects.
• Strong commercial outlook with experience of budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and line managing a team of Actuaries and Pension Technicians.
• Providing actuarial advice to clients on technical and legislative issues.
• Participating in the development of actuarial policy.

Skills

Line management

Client relationship management

Budgeting and forecasting

Problem-solving

Technical understanding of GMP

Education

Experience in actuarial space

Job description

Head of GMP Home Based We are looking for a Head of GMP to join Capita Pensions Solutions and be responsible for the delivery of our GMP solutions which include actuarial, reconciliation, equalisation, and rectification to our UK DB pensions clients. You will spearhead our service excellence driving our team towards innovative solutions and ensuring all client project work is delivered on time and to the highest standard. You will have previous experience of leading a team of technical pensions professionals and you will have a technical understanding of the GMP space.**Job title:**Head of GMP**Job Description:**Key Accountabilities:* Leading and line managing a team of Actuaries and Pension Technicians, providing clear strategic direction and support* Provides actuarial and other pensions advice to clients on pensions technical, investment, administration and legislative issues* Participate in the development of actuarial policy in relation to occupational pension scheme valuations, financial reporting and pensions legislative developments* Participate in the development of processes to support the administration of schemes* Provide peer review sign off and mentoring functions to other actuaries and staff* Contribute to sales and sales presentations to generate revenue growth* Managing operational budgets and accurate forecasting reporting to meet and align to business targetsWhat are we looking for:Essential* Experience of line managing a team of technical pensions SMEs* Experience of managing a team working on multiple client projects* Strong commercial outlook with experience of budgeting and forecasting* Client facing and able to build strong and collaborative relationships at Board/Trustee level* Able to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders* Effective and agile problem solver with the ability to be innovative and creative in developing propositions for existing and potential clientsDesirable* Have managed a team in the actuarial space* Have worked as an Actuary**About Capita Pension Solutions**At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS) we continue to grow and evolve our Strategy & Product function. We are at another exciting point in that evolution, defining and executing CPS’s strategic goals as well as developing the next generation of market leading Products and Services. We have ambitious objectives and plans for 2026 and beyond.* 23 days’ holiday **(rising to 27)** with the opportunity to buy extra leave* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice* Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform**What we hope you’ll do next:**Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at .**Location:**Home-Based - GBR,Zjednoczone Królestwo**Time Type:**Zatrudnienie w niepełnym wymiarze godzin**Contract Type:**Stały**Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.**