Deputy Project Team Manager

Job title:

Deputy Project Team Manager

Company

XPS Pensions Group

Job description

Deputy Project Team Manager – Public SectorConsultantMiddlesbroughHybridFull TimePermanentXPS 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 Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Deputy Project Team Manager to join our vibrant office with hybrid or remote working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a deputy team manager role where they have gained knowledge and experience of defined benefit pension schemes, project management and public sector pensions.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 TeamOur 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.Learn more here:The RoleAs a Deputy Project Team Manager with XPS you will…

• Support the Team Manager for project delivery, project management and deputising for all aspects of management reporting, including completing centralised governance logs and trackers/MI promptly.
• Build client relationships with trustees and corporate clients, and participate in trustee and client meetings where applicable.
• Ensure all recorded project time is billed or accrued by the monthly deadline, all chargeable work is correctly recorded on the time recording system and billed as soon as possible.
• Produce and sign off project quotations and book in/allocation of work once quotation approved.
• Provide expert project solutions; keep abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry.
• Alongside the Team Manager, disseminate information to team members on project delivery objectives and targets for assigned projects, including the presentation of technical matters at team meetings.
• Assist the Team Manager with formal staff management responsibilities including areas such as conducting appraisals, setting individual and team objectives, handling HR, performance management issues and recruitment related activities as and where required.

Your profilePrevious technical Defined Benefit (DB) pensions knowledge and data projects knowledge. * Previous line or work management experience, for example leading projects/workstreams, appraisal process, HR issue management, client management.

• Proven experience in formulating and writing project scope proposals, preparing and delivering to clients and subsequent client negotiations.
• IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Experience of operating within and contributing to a compliant framework, and a strong understanding of quality standards.
• May have 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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Find out more aboutWe offer an attractive reward package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.

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.XPS is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to support with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you with your application.If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clickingThe 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 secual 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 when specifically intructed to do so.

Expected salary

Location

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Job date

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:30:10 GMT

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