Pensions Project Consultant

Project Consultant – Pensions Administration Location: Perth Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Consultant Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Reference: REQ003243 About the Role Our pensions administration teams support a wide range of defined benefit company pension schemes, delivering accurate and efficient services. Based in our Perth office, the Projects Team focuses on specialist initiatives including GMP equalisation, data cleansing, Barber rectifications, buy‑ins and buy‑outs, and Pension Dashboard implementation. This role requires a balance of technical expertise and exceptional customer service, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a positive client experience. Key Responsibilities Manage several project deliverables concurrently and take ownership of client reporting, ensuring accurate status updates, risk escalation, and stakeholder alignment. Participate in client meetings where appropriate. Seek ways of innovating and improving project delivery, creating efficiencies in processes and procedures. Assess project parameters, evaluating constraints and dependencies, and recommending the most efficient delivery approach. Create data load files to update payroll and internal systems. Perform complex manual calculations. Undertake and review rectification actions on member benefits and issue communications. Run automated systems extracts. Data manipulation and reviewing member records. Work closely with other departments/teams both internal and external to the Company. Ensure accurate time recording and meeting utilisation targets. Support on a variety of project‑based pension administration tasks. Undertake other similar activities as required. Your Profile (Essential) Proficient in Microsoft Excel – advanced use of pivot tables, complex formulas and accurate calculations. Defined Benefit (DB) pension experience – working with DB pension schemes. Experience – minimum of one year’s relevant experience or equivalent. Teamwork and autonomy – collaborative team player who can also work independently. Organisational and planning skills – excellent organisational and planning abilities. Prioritisation and time management – able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Procedural compliance and learning – quick to learn and consistently follow established procedures. Accountability – takes ownership and responsibility for own work. Attitude – positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach. Communication – effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail – high numerical and written accuracy with strong attention to detail. Desirable Proven experience in projects such as GMP equalisations, buy‑in and buy‑out transactions, and pension data cleansing. What We Offer Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit applications via the Apply Now option or contact recruitment@xpsplc.com for more information. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities Statement XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Eligibility Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr