Pensions Lead

Hoop Recruitment

Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 20 days

Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan CF37 2DP, Wales

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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Sonic Summary

Hoop Professional Services & HR is seeking a Pensions Lead for a permanent role in South Wales with a salary of up to £80,000.
The ideal candidate should have significant pensions expertise and thrive in a hands-on environment, excelling in relationship building and attention to detail.
Key responsibilities include managing multiple pension schemes, providing strategic advice to senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
The role requires strong communication skills, detail-oriented leadership, and a proactive mindset, with a PMI qualification being desirable.
Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, making this a critical opportunity for those with the necessary experience and skills.

Hoop Professional Services & HR is delighted to present a rare, highly strategic, yet hands-on opportunity for a Pensions Lead to join a sought-after organisation in South Wales. This permanent role offers hybrid and flexible working alongside an enhanced benefits package and a salary of up to £80,000.This role is ideal for a pensions expert who thrives in a hands-on environment, is passionate about pensions, and excels at building strong relationships while maintaining a sharp eye for detail.As the Pensions Lead you will be joining a fantastic, supportive team, you will also lead and develop your own direct reports. Your key responsibility will be to manage the company’s pension risks and costs while ensuring a best-in-class approach to pension governance.Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Managing multiple pension schemes (both DB & DC) with 4,500+ members.
Providing strategic advice to senior leadership on pension risks, governance, and funding.
Ensuring full compliance with legislation, industry regulations, and company policies.
Leading a specialist pensions team, overseeing complex pension projects and audits.
Engaging with trade unions, actuaries, pension providers, and finance teams to drive pension excellence.
Driving pension awareness and engagement strategies to educate and empower employees.

This is a critical role, requiring deep technical pensions expertise and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You should be a:

Strong communicator – able to provide clear, expert guidance on pensions.
Detail-oriented leader – capable of managing complex pension schemes and navigating regulatory requirements.
Curious and solutions-focused professional – eager to dig deep to find answers and make informed recommendations.
PMI qualification (desirable) – or equivalent pensions expertise.

Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity. Apply today or reach out directly to Emmy Bevan for a confidential discussion

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