In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in managing a multi-billion-pound pension arrangement, ensuring that both current and former employees receive the benefits they deserve. Key Responsibilities: Support funding discussions, including valuation negotiations, with trustees of the company's UK DB plans. Lead actuarial input into year-end and mid-year IAS19 company accounting, managing key advisors, auditors, and internal finance teams. Monitor and report on pension scheme performance, providing pensions forecasting information to the wider business. Support the pensions aspects of company-wide projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings. Act as a subject matter expert, providing strategic and best-practice solutions to reduce risk and cost. Develop long-term strategic priorities and business plans for Group Pensions. Plan and implement approved initiatives, either as a subject matter expert or part of a working party. Act as an internal consultant to HR on pension matters, supporting benefit programmes and pay and benefit negotiations with Unions. Manage internal pension communication, maintain online pensions resources, and produce articles on UK pension changes. Liaise with the payroll team, third-party administrators, and trustee support team on day-to-day pensions queries. Job Requirements: Newly Actuarially qualified, with significant experience. Detailed technical knowledge of UK...