Job Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the needs of the Trustee Boards of the Group’s various UK pension schemes are met
Acting as Trustee Secretary, preparing Board papers, taking minutes and following up actions as well as providing recommendations for Trustee Approval
Managing the Trustee Services function which includes accounting and pensions projects
Managing the relationship with the pension administrators for the Group’s UK defined benefit pension arrangements
Managing the payment of benefits in respect of the Group’s defined benefit pension arrangement and those associated with the Group’s defined contribution arrangements
Providing support to the Pensions Manager in relation to strategic pension and benefit projects
Ensuring compliance with legislation and maintaining good governance for each of the plans including the requirements for Trustee Knowledge and understanding
Supporting the Pensions Manager with the DC governance committee and helping to manage the DC plan
Organising and carrying out adviser reviews on behalf of the Trustee and managing the tender process where necessary
Challenging advisers’ views and charges when necessary to ensure the Trustee Boards continue to receive value for money
Standing in for the Pensions Manager as required
Organising member communications both written and electronic ensuring they are inclusive and efficient and utilise the tools available in the department
To help manage the relationship with sponsoring employers and Group, providing information as required for accounting purposes
Principally remote working but visits to Head Office, Pinley House, Coventry for collaborative working and Trustee meetings. Although travel to other group locations and advisers’ offices will be required
Management of a small team ensuring services to the Trustees are provided, Trustees, advisers and other Group departments
This position has a fixed-term contract.