Senior Project Consultant

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Senior Project Consultant - IPS
Senior Project Consultant
Senior Consultant grade
Newcastle
Hybrid/Remote
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 Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Senior Project Consultant to join our vibrant office with hybrid/remote working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in managing projects end to end, where they have gained technical pensions data projects knowledge and Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience.
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 award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.
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The Role
As a Senior Project Consultant with XPS 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. Main responsibilities include:
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 centralised data management plan processes
Completion and review of calculations for pension benefit data both manually and spreadsheet based
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 letter
Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO, Disclosure requirements
This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to a ct as point of contact generally and to explain complex issues and a ttend client and trustee meetings to present project updates.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
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
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
Achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA and actively working towards full qualification
What we offer:
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Life at XPS
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Our People Approach
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include::
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.
Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.
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 sexual 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.
XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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