Pension Project Analyst

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Scheme Events project delivery team within our Pension administration business. As our team continues to grow, we are excited to be recruiting for this Project Analyst position.

This role is perfect for individuals with experience in Defined Benefit scheme administration who are keen to transition into a more project and data-focused role. Whether you are currently working as an Analyst, Technician or similar, or if you are a Pension Administrator or Senior looking for a fresh and challenging career path, this is your chance to take on an exciting new role within a thriving organisation.

To succeed in this position, you will need experience in administering Final Salary Pension schemes, with a strong understanding of scheme rules, regulations, and scheme events work. Excellent analytical skills, particularly in working with data, and proficiency in Excel are also important. You must also have the right to work in the UK.

We are open to considering applications from individuals based anywhere in the UK.

How you'll make an impact

You will take the lead on pension projects and events, ensuring they are delivered smoothly and efficiently. From processing and verifying calculations to preparing comprehensive reports, your work will be central to our operations. You’ll keep stakeholders updated throughout the process and provide support to the Principal as required. Your contributions will play a key role in shaping the success of our team and the service we provide to our clients.

About You

Experience working with occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Hybrid schemes.

A methodical approach to problem-solving, coupled with excellent numerical skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., v-lookups, formulas, pivot tables) and Word (e.g., creating reports, performing mail merges).

The ability to communicate complex calculations in a clear and straightforward manner.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team or work independently.

Strong organisational abilities, enabling you to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently.

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days

Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to

Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x

Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include

Three fully paid volunteering days per year

Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount

Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally

Season ticket loan

Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase

Emergency back-up family care

And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those w