Lead Data Consultant - Pensions

About XPS Group XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members.Grade:ConsultantEmployment Type:Permanent, Full Time HybridREQ003425About The Role We are currently seeking a Project Consultant to join our Admin Project Team. The XPS Admin Project Team (APT) is a separate, highly experienced, and specialised project resource comprised of circa 85 staff. APT have vast experience of working on numerous projects from data cleansing and benefit rectification to buy outs and wind ups. The team undertake project work from across XPS ensuring that day to day Administration work and resource is unaffected.Our 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 and pension dashboards.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading and managing project end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines and objectives.Coordinate and support less experienced staff.This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to:Act as a point of contact generally and to explain complex issues.Attend client and trustee meetings to present project update.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 pensions 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, Client, 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 structure, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue of 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.Essential Your Profile:Demonstrable previous experience in a similar pensions' projects role, or BAU pensions administration roles.Previous Defined Benefit (DB) pensions scheme experience.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 essential.Abke 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, We are currently recruiting for a Pensions Consultant to join a specialist firm based in the South East servicing a client base in this area. The team provides consultancy, secretarial, project, and technical services to a wide range of clients, while also supporting..., Alexander Lloyd are partnered with an Expanding Software firm who are looking for an experienced Pensions Payroll Implementation Consultant on an initial 8 Month contract to assist on a New Business Project! The experience we are looking for: - Experience in implementing..., A leading consulting firm is seeking a Client Relationship Director to enhance strategic positioning within the Consulting market. This role involves managing client accounts, improving partnerships, and ensuring high client satisfaction. Successful candidates will have DB...

team members.Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues - covering both verbal and written skills.Ability to wok within a team towards targets.Be proactive, having drive and commitment.Ability to foster an inclusive working environment and champion diversity within the team.DesirableMay have achieved some exam success in professional qualifications such as PMI/QRA/RPC/DPC/DPA and actively working towards full qualification.What We Offer Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.How To Apply Interested candidates should submit applications below, HB18771 RemoteAre you a strategic communicator with a flair for delivering impactful, multi-channel campaigns that make a real difference?Were looking for an experienced Senior Communications Consultant (Delivery) to join an award-winning engagement and experience team..., We are currently searching for a Lead Planner to work in Transmission and Distribution projects in London. Proven experience in Transmission and Distribution for a tier 1 energy contractor ~Experience across the full project lifecycle - from pre-construction to delivery, HB18771 Remote Are you a strategic communicator with a flair for delivering impactful, multi-channel campaigns that make a real difference? Were looking for an experienced Senior Communications Consultant (Delivery) to join an award-winning engagement and experience team...

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