Pensions Projects & Engagement Manager

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to join a major UK employer in an in‑house Group Pensions function. You will lead a portfolio of pension‑related projects, support strategic change initiatives and shape member engagement across a diverse pension landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver pension projects such as scheme changes, benefit redesign, provider transitions, regulatory updates and governance improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into operational plans, identify process‑streamlining opportunities and enhance member experience.
• Develop project plans, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure delivery against milestones and budgets.
• Collaborate with HR, Reward, Finance, Legal, Payroll and external advisers (actuaries, administrators, lawyers, consultants).
• Oversee systems and process optimisation, supporting enhancements to the pensions administration platform.
• Prepare high‑quality papers for senior management, committees and trustees.
• Design and deliver member engagement strategies and compliant communications.
• Support consultations, engagement exercises and employer liaison across the group.
• Contribute to training, onboarding and development of operational pensions staff.

Required profile

• Strong experience delivering complex pensions projects.
• Excellent understanding of UK pensions legislation (DB and/or DC).
• Confident communicator able to explain complex pensions topics clearly.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, governance, risk and process improvement.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable balancing multiple priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct influence over the organisation's pensions strategy.
• Close collaboration with senior leaders and trustees.
• Ability to shape member communications and engagement from within.
• Stable, long‑term environment compared with consultancy cycles.
• Exposure to a wide range of schemes, stakeholders and strategic initiatives.