A leading Pensions and professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Pensions Technical & Professional Standards Manager to join its growing Technical & Quality function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly technical Defined Benefit Pensions professional looking to move into a role focused on governance, legislative interpretation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across a large third-party administration environment.
The role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, governance oversight, root cause analysis, and business improvement activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical leadership and guidance on complex Defined Benefit pensions matters
- Interpreting legislative and regulatory developments and translating them into practical business processes
- Supporting and enhancing governance, quality assurance, and professional standards frameworks
- Leading technical initiatives relating to industry developments and regulatory change
- Managing root cause analysis activities, identifying trends, and driving service improvements
- Producing management information, reporting, and technical insights to support business decision-making
- Collaborating with operations, quality, and leadership teams to ensure consistency and best practice across the business
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience within Defined Benefit pensions administration
- Strong technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience in technical, governance, quality assurance, or compliance-focused pensions roles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing process improvements
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters to a variety of audiences
- The confidence to influence stakeholders and drive positive change
- Experience of industry frameworks, governance standards, pensions dashboards, GMP equalisation, ISO standards, or regulatory reporting would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to shape technical standards across a large pensions operation
- High-profile role with significant business impact
- Ongoing professional development and study support
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear long-term career progression opportunities
This role can be based from several UK locations and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions professional looking to influence technical excellence across a growing organisation.
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