Assistant Pensions Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Pensions Manager to join our Pensions team at NFU Mutual.

At NFU Mutual we know how important planning for the future can be...as well as providing pensions to our customers, our own employees have the opportunity to join NFU Mutual's staff pension scheme which is managed by an in-house pensions function, led by Melanie Arthur (Pensions Manager)

You'll be supporting the Pensions Manager and leading a small team in the delivery of the effective management of NFU Mutual's company pension arrangements for the Trustee Directors, Company and Scheme Members.

The Scheme has both a defined benefit and defined contribution section, over £1bn assets held and over 10,000 members and so strong technical knowledge will be essential as you will act as the subject matter expect for the Scheme.
Your duties will include the co-ordination, production and review of Trustee meeting papers and meetings. Supporting the Scheme's sub-committees such as the Information Security Steering Group and the DC Comms Group. You will manage, advise on and resolve escalated queries raised both internally and externally. You will monitor, develop and maintain the scheme's business plan and risk log and plan, manage and review pension scheme communications, working with external specialists where appropriate.

Using your excellent communication skills you will maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in providing effective delivery of services to the pension scheme and monitor pensions training needs for internal stakeholders and provide training where needed.

Being a part of the pensions team at NFU Mutual provides great opportunities to get involved in many different aspects of pension scheme management, working closely with the Trustee Board to drive forward the busy pension scheme business plan.

This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. However, we understand how important a positive work-life balance is to you, so we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work full-time, part-time and up to 80% of your hours from home. To help you give your best in the office and at home, we're open to discussing what this might look like for you and are open to reduced hours.

To be considered for this role it is essential you have previous experience working within occupational pensions with knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.

You will be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels within the business and external advisers.

With a track record of working within pensions you it essential have:

• Experience in a similar role, liaising effectively with employees as well as Trustees and professional advisers


• Strong working knowledge of the current UK pensions arena, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes, scheme governance and legislative requirements


• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal


• Confidence in writing reports


• Pensions Management Institute's Advanced Diploma in Retirement Provision or equivalent


• Team leadership experience is desirable but not essential
  
  We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.


We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.


• Be part of a small team of pensions experts, who manage the NFU Mutual employee retirement benefit scheme


• Hybrid 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford upon Avon


• We offer a full-time 35-hour week and are open to discussing reduced hours, At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.


We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:


• Salary to £50,000 depending om experience


• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.


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