Senior Manager Pensions
YBS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pensions Manager to join our People Division (role internally known as Pensions Manager). The successful candidate will develop and deliver our pension strategy, policy and plan for Yorkshire Building Society, aligning requirements to the Society’s financial and people strategy whilst maintaining financial integrity and compliance for the Society’s schemes.
This role is a hybrid role working from home capability and occasional travel or our Leeds heads office.
About the role
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the safe delivery, prioritisation and coordination of work across the team as we Cultivate an Ambitious Culture that Creates Joyful Experiences for our colleagues and builds a Future Ready Society.
As the Secretary to the Trustee you must ensure that a robust and best practice governance model is in place which includes planning and producing associated Trustee Board papers to the highest standard.
You will raise company-wide awareness of pensions-related matters and be willing to present material to scheme members for example presentations to new YBS colleagues or those approaching retirement.
As our Senior Pensions Manager, you'll also ensure that the approach to pension risk is fully aligned to the Society risk appetite, encompassing risk identification, mitigation / acceptance and associated reporting
About you
You must have in depth knowledge and understanding of pension and employee benefit arrangements and the UK pension and tax framework and be able to handle the complexities and potential conflicts of interest associated with supporting both the employer and Trustees effectively.
APMI (Associate of the Pensions Management Institute) qualified or equivalent, you will need to develop strong internal and external relationships and proactively identify, define and oversee the management of all risks associated with delivery as well as deal with complex pension claims and oversee all death and ill health cases.
You’ll have strong communication skills, and be confident in communicating, influencing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
* Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
* Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
* Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
* Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
* My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tazafia Mahmood at tmahmood@ybs.co.uk