Pensions Projects Team Leader

WTW group; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for a Pensions Projects Team Leader in Welwyn Garden City. You will lead a vibrant team of Administrators to ensure top-quality service for prestigious clients. Key responsibilities include project management, team development, and maintaining client relations. Ideal candidates will have experience in DB/DC schemes and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus one additional day

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with DB and/or DC occupational schemes.
• Prior team management or training experience in pensions administration.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively.
• Computer literate with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pensions Projects team to deliver high-quality service.
• Plan and monitor projects, ensuring timely reports.
• Coach and mentor team members for development and performance.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients.

Skills

People management skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Technical knowledge of pensions

Education

PMI qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Are you a proactive and results-oriented professional with strong people management skills? WTW is seeking a Pensions Projects Team Leader to join and lead its dynamic Pensions Project team in Rehill . In this key role, you will lead, manage and develop a team of Administrators, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to our prestigious clients, which include market-leading global companies.

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients.

The Role

• Plan, control and monitor BAU projects, large and small, and ensure reports are produced within agreed deadlines.
• Build and maintain technical, procedural and client knowledge through experience and be a point of reference on technical issues and project related queries.
• Work with the Administration Manager and team to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs e.g. automation, development and continued use of standard procedures.
• Oversee and contribute to any change control process(es) and ensure accuracy of the process and delivery to time and cost. Including effort relating to testing and progression of the change to the live environment.
• Identify offshore opportunities, manage transition and quality control delivery.
• On an on-going basis be the principle contact with the client or relevant administration team, maintaining and developing all working relationships.
• Coach, mentor and drive colleague training, development and team performance.
• Work with your team and the business to create a positive working environment.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Demonstrable track record in dealing with DB and/or DC occupational schemes.
• Prior experience of managing a team or experience of mentoring / training within a pensions administration environment, would be beneficial.
• Interpersonal skills to include excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to organize and prioritise your tasks and those of your team.
• Computer literate, including familiarity with excel.
• Take pride in your work with accuracy and adherence to a high level of quality being paramount.
• Progression in PMI qualification desirable.

At WTW, we believe difference makesus stronger.We want ourworkforceto reflectthe differentand varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bringtheir wholeselvestoworkeveryday.Weareanequalopportunityemployer committedtofosteringaninclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

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