AVP - European Pensions & UK Governance 

Salary Description:
Excellent
Location Description:
London or Scotland offices with hybrid working.
Job Role:
Pensions Technician
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
15th May 2026
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-128774

In this role, you will support the management and delivery of the global pension strategy as well as taking a lead role in the governance and design of the European and Middle East pension plans. You will also have the opportunity to support global pension project activity, including scheme design reviews and liability management exercises, as well as provide technical support to UK projects and financial reporting as required. 


About the role 
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the retirement plans and benefits programmes and processes aligned to the organisation’s strategy  
  • Responsible for ensuring that retirement plans and benefit programmes are delivered in a manner that is compliant 
  • Communication and engagement to educate employees and managers on the available retirement and benefit options, such as retirement, health insurance and other benefit solutions. 
  • Market research and the development of appropriate retirement and benefits strategy, administration and compliance, as appropriate. 
  • Identification, engagement and management of external vendors/ stakeholders to manage the administration and delivery of the retirement and benefits services and provision of advice and counsel to employees and people leaders where relevant. 
  • Oversight and governance to all cost elements relevant to the provision of the retirement and benefits plans; ensuring that costs are appropriately forecasted, managed in line with budgets and spend approvals, and any funding requirements are actively monitored and maintained. 

About you 
  • As a minimum a good understanding of pensions design and governance models in the UK. The preferred candidate will also have a good knowledge of non-UK pension designs and governance models with Europe the preference. 
  • Relevant professional qualifications, either complete or studying for e.g. APMI (or equivalent) 
  • Experience of project ownership and delivery to completion in a fast-paced environment, being self-motivated and proactive while driving collaborative working across teams. 
  • Excellent excel and data analytical skills 

Please quote reference 128774. 

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