Applying for the Pensions Technical Lead role at Veolia | UK
Base pay range
Salary: up to £58,000 plus Veolia benefits including generous bonus scheme and car/cash allowance.
Location: London (Kings Cross) or Staffordshire, with hybrid working offered.
What we can offer you
* Access to our enhanced company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase additional days
* Discounts on a range of well‑known retailers and groceries
* Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
* 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and your household
* One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the Technical Charge – Serve as senior technical expert on DB, DC Master Trust, and LGPS schemes; resolve complex member queries, lead investigations into complaints and IDRPs; interpret scheme rules, trust deeds and regulatory requirements, and keep ahead of legislative changes.
* Build Relationships That Matter – Work closely with Trustees, actuaries, administrators and legal advisers; mentor junior team members, share expertise and act as the escalation point for complex queries.
* Drive Strategic Projects – Lead technical workstreams for scheme closures, mergers and benefit changes; support actuarial valuations and funding strategies; champion process improvements and automation; develop technical procedures, guidance notes and training materials.
What we’re looking for
* Deep technical knowledge of pensions governance and regulations, with experience with Trustee and Company technical requirements
* Proven project management skills, with intermediate Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; an agile team player who can manage multiple priorities
* Self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills
* A strategic thinker who leads by example and a tenacious problem solver with attention to detail
* A natural mentor who loves sharing knowledge
* PMI, RPC, QPA, or PMI Trustee Certificate
* Experience with PensionsPal or Workday
If you feel that you’d be a great fit for this role and Veolia, we’d like to hear from you.
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We’re proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
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* Finance, Human Resources, and Management
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