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Take part in transforming global health at the Wellcome Trust by managing its Pension Plans.
Overview
Salary £44640 - £74400
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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The Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation championing better health through funding research and policy-making, is scouting for an experienced individual to manage pension plans within their Reward and Wellbeing team. The successful candidate will have a key role in formulating, implementing, and handling competitive employee benefit programmes.
Role Summary:
- Manage Pension plans within the Reward and Wellbeing team
- Work with the Pension and Benefits team to develop and manage the employee benefits programmes
Role Requirements:
- Proven adaptability to changing priorities and efficient issue management
- Experience in managing Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data accuracy and confidentiality
- Experience in budget management, leading successful teams, and promoting inclusive workplaces
Application Process Details:
- Upload current CV and complete short application
- Potential interviews taking place on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of April
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check of their criminal record
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
The role entails managing the Pension plans within the Reward and Wellbeing team reporting to the Benefits & Pension Lead. You will be working within the “Pension and Benefits” Team. The team’s purpose is to develop, implement, and manage employee benefits programmes, policies and processes which are market competitive and can help attract and retain talent.
Job requirements include proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle arising issues effectively. Demonstrable experience in managing Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes. Strong initiative with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships and presenting well-reasoned arguments. Meticulous attention to detail, with strong analytical skills to manage data accurately and confidentially. Experience in managing budgets and headcount, leading high-performing teams, and fostering inclusive working environments.
Benefits include a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application. Interview dates: 1,2 and 3 of April. You can view the full job description on our website. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website.
Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any ‘unspent’ criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
