Pension Management Consultant

We are seeking a Pension Management Consultant to join a leading pensions firm. This role is central to supporting the delivery of a wide range of pension projects and services to clients, assisting in scheme management, governance, and reporting. You will work closely with trustee boards, advisers, and internal teams to ensure high-quality outcomes, efficient service delivery, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong pensions professional looking to develop project and client management skills. Key Responsibilities: • Support trustee boards with day-to-day pension scheme management, including strategic planning, risk management, and governance oversight. • Assist in scheme secretarial duties, including meeting organisation, preparation of agendas, minute-taking, and follow-up actions. • Contribute to the coordination and delivery of routine scheme projects (e.g., annual reports and accounts) and governance projects (e.g., trustee effectiveness reviews, service provider assessments). • Manage relationships with advisers and service providers, ensuring information is effectively collected, coordinated, and applied. • Prepare reports and information for committees, ensuring deadlines and regulatory obligations are met. • Support consulting projects across multiple service lines, including governance, programme management, risk management, and adviser/provider consulting. • Work with senior colleagues to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery of services and commercial viability of client work. • Assist in business development by supporting client meetings, proposals, and marketing activities. • Maintain up-to-date technical pensions knowledge and contribute to training or knowledge sharing with colleagues as required. • Provide interim support for senior colleagues when needed and assist with ad-hoc projects. Experience & Skills Required: • Solid experience in pensions management, scheme secretarial, or pensions consultancy roles. • Strong technical knowledge of pensions legislation, regulations, and industry best practice. • Experience supporting trustee boards or corporate sponsors in scheme governance. • Project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines. • Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly. • Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to work with bespoke systems. • Professional, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. Desirable: • Professional pensions qualification (APMI, actuarial, or equivalent) or working towards one. • Exposure to business development or client-facing activities.