Project Consultant Consultant Bristol Hybrid Full Time Permanent XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Project Consultant to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently. We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on all things workplace pensions related. We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our teams of pension administrators provide services to a wide range of trust-based company pension schemes, including defined benefit, defined contribution, career average revalued earnings, and hybrid schemes. Our range of pensions administration services include: Scheme administration Communication Scam identification Payroll services Pension scheme accounting De-risking projects Technical consultancy Our administrative approach is scheme-based; one team is responsible for every aspect of each client's service, enabling us to build the best possible relationships and provide the clarity of focus each scheme deserves. Ultimately, pension schemes are there for their members; we place just as much emphasis on delivering excellent customer service as we do on technical proficiency and quality control. The Role In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing projects end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives. You will also coordinate and support less experienced staff with additional projects. This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to: Act as point of contact generally and to explain complex issues Attend client and trustee meetings to present project updat Other Key Responsibilities Set and achieve project delivery deadlines within scope and budget. Ensure client sign off on fees and scope has been secured as the work commences Delivery of projects within agreed budgets, identification of out of scope work and proactive management and discussion with the clients to ensure that all work is billed in a timely manner Create and maintain centralized data management plan processes Completion and review of calculations for pension benefit data both manually and spreadsheet based. Revaluing and devaluing pension benefit data to ascertain any under or overpayment values, reporting results to clients to consider rectification actions. Undertake and review rectification actions to member benefits and issue communications. Partner with Client and Administration Managers within the business on project delivery requirements and stakeholder management Dealing confidently with HMRC, Clients, Scheme Actuaries, Scheme Administrators, Consultants, Pension Accounts/Payroll, Members and third parties by phone, email and lette Checking and authorising other team members' work Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO, Disclosure requirements Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations Checking and authorising project work Providing general support to the deputy/ team manager Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence while identifying areas where the project delivery service to clients could be improved and/or expanded. Your profile Commercial acumen in order to plan, manage, track, and deliver project revenue, client and business requirements within budget Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage resources and operational delivery of a team to ensure revenue targets met and work delivered to plan Technical pensions and data projects knowledge to be able to explain complex issues to key stakeholders internally and externally The ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table and Macro is essentia Ability to efficiently resolve issues by identifying solutions to enable projects to be effectively delivered in accordance with client requirements Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction and guidance while managing, coaching and mentoring individual team members Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues - covering both verbal and written skills Ability to work within a team towards targets Be proactive, having drive and commitment Achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA and actively working towards full qualification What we offer: Find out more about Life at XPS Find out more about Our People Approach We offer an attractive reward package, including: Competitive salary Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday Flexible Bank holidays Pension scheme, matching contribution structure Healthcare cash plan Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone) Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household Access to a digital GP service Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS What next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. XPS is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to support with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you with your application. If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements: Right to Work confirmation DBS Disclosure check Employment or educational references covering five years Satisfactory credit check We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or secual orientation. Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list when specifically intructed to do so. [more details] Location: Leeds Region: England - North Job reference: REQ002180 Contractual hours: 36.25 Basis: Full time