DC Pensions Projects Team Leader

Join us as a DC Pensions Projects Team Leader for our DC Master Trust – Lifesight for our Redhill Office working hybrid. LifeSight, WTW’s DC master trust, represents one of our biggest business growth opportunities in the UK. We have secured in excess of £20bn of assets under management and over 400,000 members with a pipeline which will enable us to grow this exponentially over the coming years.

The DC Pensions Projects Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the LifeSight Projects team delivery, particularly BAU project work such as scheme events and Client driven projects. This role will support a team of project administrators, collaborating with different areas of the business. 

The Role

• Plan, lead, prioritise and manage the day-to-day delivery of a portfolio of Pension projects to meet the overall project objectives.
• Support the Administration and Operations managers to scope and plan for future project needs, resource and deliverables. 
• Support the management of projects end to end and oversee the delivery of regular tasks.
• Support the day-to-day activities of the team with technical oversight for complex requirements.
• Support the implementation and development of project process improvements and support a continuous improvement environment
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage a team of Pensions Project administrators including allocation and peer review of work, reviewing performance, coaching and identifying training needs and providing line management support through regular check points and 1:1s.
• To mentor/coach colleagues in their career development.
• Attending trustee/client meetings as required and participating in new business presentations.
• Identify and scope all billable work and ensuring fulfillment in line with the LifeSight charging structure.
• Keeping up to date with changes in pensions legislation.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of dealing with occupational Defined Contribution pension schemes admin and/or DC Master Trust.
• Previous experience in managing portfolios or projects or managing a team of Pension Administrators
• Experience in a leadership or management role in the pensions industry.
• Collaborative management style, self-aware with the ability to adapt style as necessary.
• Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative/drive.
• A strong leader and negotiator, with good influencing skills.
• Critical thinking to facilitate more in-depth discussions. 
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• The aptitude to learn, value add and benefit realization understanding, with the LifeSight vision in mind. 
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Prince2 qualification or equivalent desirable, but not essential. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to cross-check and ensure accuracy of detailed documents.
• Ability to thrive and drive delivery in a busy, demanding and changing environment.

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected]