Pension Secretary

Are you an experienced professional in pension scheme governance and compliance?

Why join us?

Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.

As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Pension Secretary role

We are seeking a part time Pension Secretary to provide expert governance support to our Trustee Board. In this role, you will ensure effective pension scheme governance, oversee compliance with regulatory standards, and manage trustee communications and activities. This is a vital position within our organisation, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise quarterly trustee and admin sub-committee meetings, including agendas and documentation.
• Act as the primary contact between the Trustee Board, advisors, and the company on operational matters.
• Address trustee, member, and advisor queries promptly with technical guidance.
• Conduct quarterly reviews to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Review funding and investment performance, summarising key insights for trustee consideration.
• Collaborate with the finance team on the scheme's annual report and statutory compliance.
• Facilitate the annual trustee board effectiveness review and implement improvements.

Your profile

• Proven experience as a Pension Scheme Manager or Pension Secretary with in-house expertise.
• Strong understanding of pension scheme governance, compliance, and trustee responsibilities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable professional.
• Relevant certifications in pensions management, governance, or financial services.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.