Head of GMP
Home Based
We are looking for a Head of GMP to join Capita Pensions Solutions and be responsible for the delivery of our GMP solutions which include actuarial, reconciliation, equalisation, and rectification to our UK DB pensions clients.
You will spearhead our service excellence driving our team towards innovative solutions and ensuring all client project work is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
You will have previous experience of leading a team of technical pensions professionals and you will have a technical understanding of the GMP space.
Job title
Head of GMP
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
* Leading and line managing a team of Actuaries and Pension Technicians, providing clear strategic direction and support
* Provides actuarial and other pensions advice to clients on pensions technical, investment, administration and legislative issues
* Participate in the development of actuarial policy in relation to occupational pension scheme valuations, financial reporting and pensions legislative developments
* Participate in the development of processes to support the administration of schemes
* Provide peer review sign off and mentoring functions to other actuaries and staff
* Contribute to sales and sales presentations to generate revenue growth
* Managing operational budgets and accurate forecasting reporting to meet and align to business targets
What are we looking for
Essential
* Experience of line managing a team of technical pensions SMEs
* Experience of managing a team working on multiple client projects
* Strong commercial outlook with experience of budgeting and forecasting
* Client facing and able to build strong and collaborative relationships at Board/Trustee level
* Able to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders
* Effective and agile problem solver with the ability to be innovative and creative in developing propositions for existing and potential clients
Desirable
* Have managed a team in the actuarial space
* Have worked as an Actuary
About Capita Pension Solutions
At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS) we continue to grow and evolve our Strategy & Product function. We are at another exciting point in that evolution, defining and executing CPS’s strategic goals as well as developing the next generation of market leading Products and Services. We have ambitious objectives and plans for 2026 and beyond.
What’s in it for you
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
What we hope you’ll do next
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
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Location
Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom
Time Type
Part time
Contract Type
Permanent
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