Do you have proven project-based experience coupled with excellent Excel skills?

We are working with this leading pensions consultancy who are seeking a pensions analyst to work within their GMP equalisation team, supporting the delivery of key client projects.

This role is technical where you will be responsible for providing support and mentoring to junior colleagues as well as working across a variety of scheme events.

Candidates must have the ability to analyse and check pensions data and produce data reports and calculations in bulk using Excel.

To be considered, you should have good Excel skills, in depth knowledge of DB pensions schemes and have relevant pensions project work.

In return, our client offers flexible working options – opportunity to be permanently home based or from any of their regional offices, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Please email your CV in the first instance and one of our Consultants will be in touch.

Our client is a fast growing pensions technology data consultancy and this role is responsible for the design and development of client specific solutions, built as an extension to their core product suite. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver pension calculation solutions and changes.

Suitable candidates will ideally have

· Experience of Visual Studio 2015 or above and .NET framework 3.5 or above

· Experience of developing in VB.NET

· Good understanding of OOP concepts, programming & design patterns

· Experience in SQL Server 2012 or above and with writing stored procedures and TSQL

· Experience of source control using an appropriate tool like TFS, GitHub

Desirable skills

· Experience of constructing automation/unit tests through frameworks like NUnit

· Experienced in developing SSIS solutions

· Experience of Microsoft Office

· Experience in designing tables, indexes and keys in SQL Server

Skills

· Knowledge of OpenXML

· Worked with SonarCube, Continuous Integration and deployment using Azure DevOps

· Deployment strategy of web applications, load balancers and DR strategy

Experience

· Working in an environment delivering projects and solutions to end user clients

Desirable

· Experience working in a regulated environment such as financial services

· Knowledge of UK pensions through delivery, support or administration type roles

· Full SDLC experience

Candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think laterally.

You will be able to articulate complex messages with clarity and ease and work well under pressure with changing work priorities.

Located in the centre of Bristol, the Bristol office is looking to recruit a qualified actuary to join this friendly team of pension consulting staff
The role involves working with a mix of consultants, including qualified and non-qualified actuaries, to provide an exemplary service to clients on all aspects of pensions consulting work. You will work with a wide range of clients, from FTSE 100 organisations to smaller local companies.

Responsibilities

• Establish the service requirements of internal and external clients, delivering high quality work as part of a client team
• Apply problem solving and analytical skills, proactively seeking and collaborating with others to find solutions
• Contribute to a mixed portfolio of client teams, including the preparation of valuation and accounting results as required
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of products and services of the Benefits practice and the firm, communicating and advising on the use of these to others as appropriate
• Interact with clients and fellow associates in a professional manner, building strong working relationships
• Manage own workload and client team workload across multiple projects and clients, potentially with competing deadlines
• Provide on the job guidance for more junior associates as appropriate

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Qualified actuary
• Strong emphasis on client and communication skills (both written and oral), with the potential to use these skills to operate at a senior level
• Ability to interact with clients, both face to face and by telephone/ email
• Excellent intellectual ability, supported by strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills

To provide an effective and efficient pensions administration service to clients, whilst participating in achieving team objectives.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

Performing various administration tasks e.g. handling of new entrants, leavers, retirements, transfers and deaths, this includes:

• Updating relevant pension administration databases and systems.
• Logging and scanning post/correspondence.
• Handling both Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) queries.
• Receiving and handling internal and external telephone queries.
• Running automated systems calculations.
• Performing manual benefits calculations.
• Developing a basic knowledge and awareness of their clients and associated schemes.
• Assisting the team with project related work e.g. bulk mailshots to scheme members.

Competencies

Knowledge & experience

Previous office based experience ideally gained within the financial services or pensions industry would be advantageous. This role is likely to appeal to individuals with up to 12 months experience although not exclusive as all applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Able to demonstrate a numerical aptitude evidenced by work related experience or academic achievements

IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.

Training, education & qualification

Educated to a minimum of A Level or Degree or equivalent standard.

Ideally a minimum of three C grades or above at A Level or equivalent qualification.

Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification – minimum grade B.

Willingness to study for a relevant pensions qualification e.g. CPC/DPC/RPC/APMI.

Located in the centre of Bristol, the Bristol office is looking to recruit a qualified actuary to join this friendly team of pension consulting staff

The role involves working with a mix of consultants, including qualified and non-qualified actuaries, to provide an exemplary service to clients on all aspects of pensions consulting work. You will work with a wide range of clients, from FTSE 100 organisations to smaller local companies.

Responsibilities

• Establish the service requirements of internal and external clients, delivering high quality work as part of a client team
• Apply problem solving and analytical skills, proactively seeking and collaborating with others to find solutions
• Contribute to a mixed portfolio of client teams, including the preparation of valuation and accounting results as required
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of products and services of the Benefits practice and the firm, communicating and advising on the use of these to others as appropriate
•  Interact with clients and fellow associates in a professional manner, building strong working relationships
• Manage own workload and client team workload across multiple projects and clients, potentially with competing deadlines
• Provide on the job guidance for more junior associates as appropriate

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Qualified actuary
• Strong emphasis on client and communication skills (both written and oral), with the potential to use these skills to operate at a senior level
• Ability to interact with clients, both face to face and by telephone/ email
• Excellent intellectual ability, supported by strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills

Our client is a market-leading technology provider within the Pensions industry and they are experiencing exciting levels of growth.

They are looking to recruit to a number of positions offering the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis split between home working and office based.

About the role 

• As a Calculations Analyst, you will be providing analyst expertise and support for client solutions gathering client requirements and translating them into specifications for a developer to deliver the technical solution.
• You will provide pensions calculations solutions across a number of platforms.

The candidate

• Knowledge of working DB pensions is essential, with an IT-focus.
• Good experience of Excel and in the creation and use of formulas
• Ideally experience writing Macros in Excel using VBA
• SQL & SQL Server experience is desirable but not essential.
• Business Analysis skills

Our client is a fast growing pensions technology data consultancy and this role is responsible for the design and development of client specific solutions, built as an extension to their core product suite. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver pension calculation solutions and changes.

Suitable candidates will ideally have

· Experience of Visual Studio 2015 or above and .NET framework 3.5 or above

· Experience of developing in VB.NET

· Good understanding of OOP concepts, programming & design patterns

· Experience in SQL Server 2012 or above and with writing stored procedures and TSQL

· Experience of source control using an appropriate tool like TFS, GitHub

Desirable skills

· Experience of constructing automation/unit tests through frameworks like NUnit

· Experienced in developing SSIS solutions

· Experience of Microsoft Office

· Experience in designing tables, indexes and keys in SQL Server

Skills

· Knowledge of OpenXML

· Worked with SonarCube, Continuous Integration and deployment using Azure DevOps

· Deployment strategy of web applications, load balancers and DR strategy

Experience

· Working in an environment delivering projects and solutions to end user clients

Desirable

· Experience working in a regulated environment such as financial services

· Knowledge of UK pensions through delivery, support or administration type roles

· Full SDLC experience

Candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think laterally.

You will be able to articulate complex messages with clarity and ease and work well under pressure with changing work priorities.

Our client is a fast growing pensions technology data consultancy. They help the pensions and insurance industry get full value from their data, solving complex data problems so that they can save money, reduce risk and give their customers a better experience.

Our client is recruiting Analysts to join their growing team working flexibly from their offices in Bristol (they do operate a hybrid working model involving work from home).

They are seeking logical thinkers who can engage on client projects, working closely with clients to solve their complex data problems.

Typically, you will work on large database projects across a variety of memberships and schemes. No project will be exactly the same.

You will be learning new technologies and you will have access to complex data services.

The role will include providing input to projects, client and service management, delivery incorporating data analysis, data mapping and migration, and calculations.

Please note, candidates would ideally possess experience of pensions administration systems although if not, their technical skills must be advanced level.

Skills/Experience

• Excellent MS Office skills – especially Excel
• Pensions Knowledge – legislation, terminology, calculations
• Data analysis techniques and processes
• Familiar with project management methodologies
• High-level knowledge of SQL and VBA
• Experience of pension administration systems essential

Our client is looking for a Senior Pensions Administrator to be responsible for the day-to-day administration services provided to own portfolio of clients in Trust Based Pensions.

Key Accountabilities

• Main point of contact for allocated clients and responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day administration services are provided to a high standard
• To delegate work to Pension Administrators as appropriate
• To check the work of the Pension Administrators and other Senior Administrators in line with team procedures
• Monitor target due dates to ensure service level standards are met for clients
• To ensure that all work that leaves the team is of a high standard
• To adhere at all times to the Trust-Based Pensions Administration Procedures Manual.
• To attend Trustee meetings and other client meetings as required
• To prepare draft quarterly invoices for consultants
• To provide assistance on one off projects as required
• Provide updates at monthly team meetings of development/changes on own clients that rest of team should be aware of

Technical Knowledge and Professional Qualifications

Key Skills

• Able to provide excellent customer service to clients and build strong client relationships
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Good understanding of current pensions legislation
• Ability to work on own as well as a member of a team
• Delegation skills

Candidates will be educated to A level standard and have experience carrying out a similar role with a Third-Party Administrators or In-house occupational pension scheme

Role Summary

Our client is looking to recruit Pension System Analysts with strong analytical and project management skills who will be responsible for scoping, and delivering projects for their new and existing clients.

The role will involve requirements definition, technical design, build, end product documentation and support. The projects are often time critical in response to legislative changes. You will have exceptional attention to detail and enjoy ownership of a project from initial project scope through to completion. It’s an exciting role which enables the successful candidates to utilize their strong analytical and project management skills in work which has a direct impact on their clients.

They have a number of new permanent opportunities at different levels, so will consider applications from candidates who already work as Pension Systems Analysts and from candidates with strong pensions experience who are either looking for a change in direction or their next step up.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Undertake an analysis of a pension’s requirements from an outline of user requirements, or from a more detailed feasibility study.
• Agree the scope of work when undertaking a pensions analysis task and to provide accurate estimates to the relevant Project Manager for the work to be included.
• Develop and maintain Pension Scheme calculations across a range of products
• Analyse Clients’ Pension Scheme data and establish data cleanse and data migration specifications (inclusive of data mapping)
• Define, configure, test, implement and maintain specific pensions elements across the whole suite of the Company’s software. Continuously develop a professional, technical and commercially aware approach.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience skills and behaviours:

• Previous experience in a pensions administration role with a desire to move into a business analysis/systems role or previous experience as a business analyst in a pensions environment
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Some work experience in a technology or project management related role would be advantageous
• Be approachable and responsive to colleagues and users and have an open-minded and constructive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate effective and probing appraisal of situations. To consult with relevant parties in resolving issues
• Be self-motivated, demonstrating tenacity and objectivity in problem solving to get the job done effectively
• An understanding of UK Pensions legislation and its impact on administration.

Role Purpose

To assist in the rectification and equalisation of GMPs.

Responsibilities will include preparing and analysing data, calculations and letters/reports for review by colleagues, and system updates.

Key Accountabilities

Working closely with the administration teams, you will be actively involved in all aspects of GMP rectification and equalisation work. You will have a background in GMP reconciliation and/or scheme administration and will possess a keen eye for detail. You will have a methodical and logical approach to your work and possess project management skills, which will enable you to control the process and deliver accurate and efficient results.

You will be adept at performing pension scheme calculations, and also have the following experience:

• An understanding of the GMP Reconciliation process in terms of how it works and what it aims to achieve
• An understanding of how to use HMRC’s Shared Workspace and GMP Checker tools
• An understanding of how a GMP is formed and the various revaluations attached to attached to GMPs and excess pensions.
• A good understanding of Excel

As part of the rectification/equalisation work agreed with clients and as directed by managers, you will be required to:

• maintain membership records on the administration system.
• calculate benefits for members.
• deal with queries from members, the employer and the trustees by telephone, email and letter.
• liaise closely with consultants and the administration teams, as required.
• index and file client documentation.
• adhere at all times to all relevant practice and procedures.
• monitor target dates on the work log system to ensure service level standards are met
• update time records on the work log system and/or other system on a daily basis.
• be flexible and provide such other support as would be reasonably expected within the role.

Technical Knowledge and Professional Qualifications

Key Skills

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work on own as well as a member of a team
• Analytical and numerical ability – able to analyse, evaluate and interpret data
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritise workloads and deal with any urgent issues that arise

Required

• Educated to a minimum of A Level standard (or equivalent)
• GMP and/or pension scheme administration

This Software House based in Bristol is looking for a talented Software Application Support Engineer with skills and experience in enterprise scale Java / J2EE applications to join their growing team.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include 2nd and 3rd line application support for customer applications, delivered within agreed service levels. You will also be involved with development work resulting from customer changes requests; communicating with the customer and helping them to understand complex technical issues; providing support for database and application upgrades on externally hosted environments.
Essential Skills:
* 2nd and 3rd line technical support
* Supporting enterprise scale J2EE (or Java) applications
* Build management and release processes
* Knowledge of Unix/Linux
* Knowledge of SQL & Powershell scripting
* Must be able to obtain SC Clearance

Desirable Skills:
*Open Source Products e.g. DoJo, Alfresco, Joomla, MongoDB
*JavaScript Frameworks e.g. Angular, Backbone, Ember, React.
*IBM Websphere, Oracle Weblogic, JBOSS, Apache
*HTML, JSP, PHP
*Ajax, Javascript, XML
*Web Services (WSDL, SOAP)
*SVN, Maven, Jenkins, Github
*Mobile Development (iOS, Android)
*Delphi / Object Pascal, VBA and MSAccess, Oracle Forms
*Nagios
*Cherwell CSM
*ITIL processes

You will be a self-starter and be capable of working under your own initiative to meet deadlines. To obtain the SC level of security clearance all candidates must have lived in the UK for the last five years.

In return you will be rewarded with a good package and an excellent working environment.

Provide resource and process leadership for the group risk team as well as the day to day administration of a portfolio of clients’ group risk insurance policies.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Full time role managing SME Risk team client allocation, monitoring income and performance relative to Basildon’s allocated clients.
• Ensure suitability & uniformity of approach in technical and team processes.
• Coordinate communications and approaches across the client portfolio including Healthcare and Online team involvement.
• Manage an allocated portfolio of clients – this may include affinity & specialist products.
• Completion of all mandatory compliance training.
• Ensuring team adherence to company Conduct Risk and Compliance requirements.

Skills, abilities & personal qualities

• A significant knowledge of the Group Risk insurance market, products and providers.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and be able to formulate/ manipulate spreadsheets and create/format Word documents and template reports.
• Have a limited knowledge of the interface of DB/DC pensions with life assurance and ill health early retirement requirements.
• Display good attention to detail, following processes methodically whilst showing an ability to assimilate, delegate and give instructions without onerous supervision.

Our client requires an experienced Project Manager to work for a leading construction company based in Bristol.

The purpose of the role is to manage projects from order to client handover and then subsequent removal from site post use. This role provides overall customer support, project direction and coordination, execution, control and completion of site works.

Applicants will ideally have experience of working in a Project Manager role for a reputable building contractor and have experience of managing high value project on time and to specification.

Main responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Provide point of contact with the customer, building effective and constructive relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Plan all aspects of a project from receipt of order to client handover and then off hire notification to site clearance.
• Manage all aspects of the project to meet all contract goals and objectives.
• Working with Regional Service Managers to assign and schedule labour to projects, both in house and sub-contractor as required enabling the project tasks to be carried out on time and in budget.
• Work with the planning team to develop the plan for all projects.
• Attend pre start site and client meetings prior to project commencement to ensure all details are gathered to aid the smooth running of the installation. Attend sign off meetings with clients to close out projects.
• Ensure site efficiency and cost management.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members to enable them to deliver correctly and on time.
• Supervise direct reporting staff and sub-contractors
• Ensure no snagging is outstanding before the installation team leaves site.

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Defined Benefit Pensions Administrator for this role based in the Bristol City Centre.

Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years experience preferably from a third party administration employer and have a strong mathematical background as well as good communication skills.

For more information on this role, please click apply and attach your CV and one of our consultants will call you to discuss.

Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator to work on various projects around Bristol area

The sucessful Estimator/Surveyor will be working on fit out projects so a background in this would be ideal.

You will be responsible to the construction services manager and will be required to provide an estimating/pricing and assessment service to the Construction Manager working with feasibility information, or detailed designs and providing advice on the requirements and delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience within a quantity surveyor or Estimator role

Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore only suitable Candidates will be contacted.

Our client requires an individual with experience of Defined Benefit Pensions Administration to work within a team responsible for scheme events – Pensions projects including renewals, pension increases.

Candidates should have good mathematical skills and experience working in a third party pensions administration environment.

Skills required;
. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
· DB pensions knowledge
· Ability to absorb new information quickly and to work to client deadlines
· Ability to work in a logical and disciplined manner
· Basic Microsoft Word skills
· Excellent numerical skills

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Survey to join an industry leading construction business.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will manage multiple building projects from tender award, including post contract procurement, valuations, scope and out-turn, financial performance of projects and reporting monthly via the systems in place to demonstrate commercial control and forecasting to the business. You will report directly to the Commercial Director, and work alongside the Contracts Managers and Project managers.

Quantity Surveyor Duties:

• Develop and evolve supply chain.
• Managing the Factory manufacturing orders and costs, subcontract procurement process, scope analysis against client specification, tender reconciliation, sub-contractor comparisons, formation or order, review of commercial terms, and contract award.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiations of all monthly sub-contract project interim and final accounts using database software and excel spreadsheets.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date Forecast Final Accounts for presentation to clients on a monthly basis.
• Preparing claims for variations to contract and negotiating with the client and supply chain to deliver profitable change.
• Forecast cash flow and margin recognition
• Attendance at client’s site monthly project progress meetings including presentation of contractors reports where appropriate.
• Present regular financial feed back to the Estimators on the basis of known costs.
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain professional approach with supply chain and client to deliver increased profitability on projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor role, with experience in the management of multiple live projects.

Preferably degree educated with MRICS or equivalent.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply, attaching your CV.

Are you from a background in building or construction and looking for extensive training on a specialised product line?

On offer is the opportunity to progress into a Site Support Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a technical expert in the company’s product range, providing technical support and overseeing quality standards on site.

Required for the role is an engineer, technician or similar with experience or knowledge of the construction industry, an understanding of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.

This is an excellent opportunity to receive extensive training within a specialised role in construction, allowing you to progress your career within an expanding group.

The Role:

* Providing technical support to all site staff
* Undertaking inspections and quality checks to ensure quality standards are adhered to

The Person:

* From a background in construction
* Has an understanding of building regulations
* Able to read construction drawings

Keywords; site, construction, new build, residential, commercial, site engineer, surveyor, technical, engineer, site engineer, setting out engineer, site manager, site, building products, construction materials, roofing, wall, cladding, insulation, foundations, groundworks

This award winning construction company are looking to recruit a Site Engineer to work within their construction team in Bristol.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable engineering background, who demonstrates longevity in their CV.

The role will based on multiple large construction sites with 1 hours drive of the office. The projects will be a mixture of Commercial, Education and Residential projects, valued from £5m – £20m.

Job Purpose and Scope:
To lead the:

• Demolition activity
• Services disconnections activity
• Site surveying & setting out activity
• Site Set up activity
• Ground Works activity
• Piling/sheet piling activity
• Underground drainage/services activity
• Site temporarily services activity
• Site set up (incl. access control, site security, etc.)

A great opportunity to join an ambitious global agency working with high profile brands.

We are seeking a first class Marketing Manager to work with our Client Services team providing leading marketing solutions for our high profile clients.

Working alongside creative writers, designers and digital colleagues, the role will include responsibility to drive and maintain creative campaigns through social media, eMarketing, online, events and other promotional channels.

You will be joining a talented creative team acting within an influential capacity across the full scope of projects, from strategy through to final delivery.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, imaginative and passionate about all things marketing.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Qualified marketer 3+ years industry experience
• Business acumen to evaluate potential growth opportunities
• A forward thinker with great problem solving solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Are you a talented Web Developer looking to join a dynamic and growing development team?

Based in the heart of vibrant Bristol, our client is a highly respected, creative agency with a focus on measurable results.

They provide a full range of design and marketing services, from strategy, campaigns and lead generation, to brand building, events, product communications and web builds.

You’ll work alongside the Project and Account Management teams, reporting directly to the Director of Digital.

A typical day will be filled with lots of PHP and Drupal, and you’ll be developing web-based and standalone applications for exciting and varied projects that range from several days to several months.

So if you’re keen on teamwork and continual development, you’ll fit right in.

Technical must-haves…

·         Solid PHP experience (2+ years).
·         Strong knowledge of MySQL.
·         Standards-compliant HTML and CSS.
·         Good knowledge of JavaScript and core frameworks (jQuery).
·         Git Version Control.
·         Photoshop experience (in order to obtain assets).

Our client is a successful construction contractor with projects across Bristol and the South West.

They operate across a broad range of sectors, including housing, education, health and mixed-use. As they continue to grow from strength to strength they are looking for candidates that wish to join a business that invests in its people and offers exciting opportunities for personal growth and further development.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join the business in Bristol.
Reporting to the Construction Director, you will take direct responsibility for successfully leading new build projects.
You’ll work to achieve the expected net profit for each of your contracts; working with surveyors to ensure the agreed cash flow is attained and production quality is achieved on time and to budget.

The successful candidate will have recognised qualifications within the construction industry or strong work experience within a main contractor.

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits along with a company that has a reputation for retaining its staff through support and development and promotes a positive work/life balance.

Our client is seeking to recruit a part qualified actuary to join their Bristol offices.
This is a varied role with outstanding career progression opportunities available within the team, making this a stand out opportunity.
The successful candidate will get the opportunity to apply their actuarial, consulting and project management expertise in the areas of asset liability studies, scheme design & valuation, M&A work as well as for many other ad-hoc projects.
The successful candidate will be a part qualified actuary with a good understanding of UK pensions schemes, and excellent academic and actuarial exam pass record.

Project Surveyor needed in Bath.

Job Purpose:
•You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of projects.
•Measurement, evaluation and agreement of claimed variations, and assessment of formal claims issued by subcontractors.
•Maintaining awareness of the various standard forms of contract in current use.
•Attendance at site meetings including presentation of contractors reports.
•Preparing, submitting and negotiations of all monthly sub-contract project interim and final accounts.
•Procurement of subcontractors and professional services on all projects.

Skills Required:
•Must have a degree and ideally be either a member of a professional body (MRICS or MCIOB) or be working towards becoming a member.
•Have experience working within a main contractor on residential projects.
•Strong negotiating and team-working skills.

If you have the above skills then please send in your CV.

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to take on a new challenge? If so our client are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

This is an exciting time to work with our client.

Due to continuing business success and growth they now have a fantastic opportunity available for a Site Manager to join their Bristol based office.

You will oversee the day to day operation of sites adhering to compliance with contracts conditions and site licences.

Site Manager key responsibilities:

– Ensure that the site is managed in a safe and effective manner
– Book annual leave and ensuring that staffing levels are satisfactory for operational requirement for the site
– Induct contractors and oversee work that is undertaken on site
– Report all accidents and incidents and assist in the investigation to identify root cause
– Proactive report all near misses and provide practical solutions to prevent re-occurrence if possible
– Ensure that team members carry out their duties in a safe, effective and timely manner
– Ensure that all relevant paper work is completed correctly and kept in an organised manner

The ideal Site Manager:

– Full driving licence.
– Qualification in First Aid in the workplace.
– Previous experience within the construction industry.
– Proven experience of managing a team.
– A good standard of administration and record keeping.
– Ability to motivate staff to deliver set goals.

In return for your hard work as a Site Manager, you can expect to receive a salary of £25,000 – £30,000 per annum plus a range of benefits.

If you are looking for your next challenge as a Site Manager then our client wants to hear from you, please click APPLY!

Working as part of an implementation team to deliver automated solutions to client pension schemes for a provider of Third Party Administrator (TPA)

Candidate Requirements;

• Experience of full cycle of DB and DC pensions scheme implementation
• Highly numerate (A level maths or numerate degree preferred)
• Analytical, logical and creative approach to problem solving
• Up to date DC and DB pensions knowledge. APMI or studying for an advantage
• Experience of SQL preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Able to work as part of a team and manage own workload/projects.
• Adaptable
• Good decision making capabilities
• Capable of delivering accurate results on time
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication Skills
• Able to produce user guides and deliver training to end users
• Meticulous and thorough approach to testing

Our client is looking to recruit a Media Marketing Manager to join the Marketing team in central Bristol on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities;
Managing a small media marketing team, you`ll play a vital role in defining and improving digital channels to deliver effective brand marketing.

You will be:
-Working with a Senior Marketing Manager to deliver the brand marketing strategy
-Defining key media channels across PPC, SEO, display, email and social media to deliver return on investment for marketing spend
-Responsible for technical search engine optimisation of the website to increase organic traffic and sales revenue
-Managing budgets and working closely with external suppliers
-Reporting on digital media channels sales performance

Candidates should be passionate about all things marketing and digital.
You`ll have commercial experience of:

-Media marketing campaigns within highly commercial B2C brands
-PPC and online advertising campaigns
-Digital technology, the marketing landscape and developments
-The use of Google Web Suite
-Developing and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
-People development, coaching and mentoring

You will also possess:
– Outstanding communication skills, both orally and in writing
-Experience of working on projects independently and as part of the team
-Strong planning and prioritisation skills
-Excellent commercial-awareness, results-orientated and a have proven track record of high quality delivery

A Communications Officer is required for this organisation based in Wiltshire.

You will be tasked with developing and implementing a rolling communication plan to reach existing and new audiences.

The Communications Officer will split their time between communications, events management and public relations duties.

To be considered for the Communications Officer vacancy, you must have the following experience and skill set:

• 1-2 years public relations or journalism experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An interest in current affairs and an understanding of the different types of media outlets

Key Words: Marcomms, Internal Communications, Communications Executive, Marketing Executive, Employee Engagement Executive, Events, Communications Officer

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Pensions Administrator with a minimum of 4 years experience derived from a third party administration environment.

This role involves the manual checking of calculations so candidates require a mathematical/analytical background and experience in the use of Excel.

Other responsibilities include;

· Checking/signing out all administration tasks, including:

– Calculations for leavers, retirements, deaths

· Handling complex queries and telephone calls.

· Training and mentoring of more junior members of staff.

· Taking responsibility for ad-hoc projects and exercises.

· Keeping up to date with technical developments.

Candidate description

· Experience gained in the administration of DB schemes, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, transfers out, benefit statements, renewals and pension increases.

· Experience of current pensions legislation and framework is essential

· Third party pensions administration experience preferred, although strong all round experience within an in house pensions department, which is not purely process driven, will be considered.

· Able to demonstrate a numerical aptitude evidenced by relevant academic achievements or equivalent work related experience.

· Preferably educated to A-level standard or equivalent ideally in a Mathematical related subject.

To undertake the routine administration tasks for a portfolio of client pension schemes efficiently, professionally and profitably.

• To meet the day-to-day administration needs of a portfolio of clients in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with any agreed standards and procedures
• To ensure quality of output to all customers is technically correct at all times and meets corporate standards
• To ensure priorities are agreed as necessary, both internally and with the client, and deadlines met including service standards and disclosure requirements
• To build professional and friendly relationships with clients
• To process membership events from start to finish
• To accurately calculate and communicate pension scheme benefits having regard to the Scheme Rules, Inland Revenue and legislative requirements
• to put benefits into payment and complete statutory and other forms
  -Deferred Pension.
  -Retirement (Normal, Early, Ill Health, Late) from active and preserved status.
  -Death (Active, Preserved, Pensioner).
  -Transfers in and out.
  -Pension Increases
• To carry out monthly collection, processing and prompt investment of contributions and payment of group life premiums
• To carry out all year end procedures, processing renewals, producing annual benefit statements
• To produce data extracts for valuation, life assurance and other purposes
• To maintain work control systems and accurate client database with correct checks and reconciliations; producing and updating records accurately for new entrants, exits and status changes, miscellaneous amendments, renewal updates and validations, pensioner amendments
• To ensure risk benefit underwriting procedures are met
• To provide input / take part in any initiatives or projects by the business, including installation of new clients
• To attend to telephone and written queries on own initiative
• To identify problems or deficiencies in documentation, bases or data and refer to senior colleagues
• To ensure that all reporting requirements are met in relation to relevant schemes

Our client is a busy directly regulated IFA.

They have an excellent and busy team working from offices in Bristol, Exeter and from home.

The government’s initiative allowing Pension flexible benefits means they have taken on substantial new enquiries that need detailed analysis reports for defined benefit schemes. Initially and after training, this will be 90% of the role of helping deliver these complex reports.
It needs an eye for detail, concentration and accuracy as their clients are relying on them.

To be considered you must have experience of working in a Pension Administration or a Technical environment specifically dealing with defined benefit pension schemes and be aware of the components that make up these pensions. This is a flexible role time wise.

They will consider full time (37.5 hours a week) and part time candidates with hours (day, evening or weekend) to suit you. In addition the role is particularly well suited for working from home.

They offer a salary of up to £25,000pa and part time equivalent with flexible benefits.

Candidates should have a minimum of around 3 years experience of DB Pensions and knowledge of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions.

If you would like to discuss this, or indeed any other opportunities in Pensions, please call or email Ian.

Our client, an award winning provider of Pensions and Payroll software packages is looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager as part of their continued expansion.
Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• The establishment and running of the project, including preparation of the Project Initiation Document and the overall Project Plan
• Day-to-day management of the project, including production of the required products, maintenance of the project plan, securing resources for the project, and escalation of risks/issues as required
• Liaison with programme management if the project is part of a larger programme.
• Liaison with related projects (either internal or projects that the Client is undertaking) to ensure that work is neither overlooked, not duplicated.
• To be proactive in identifying potential problems, and to propose corrective action to try and alleviate them
• To run an effective Change Control process, ensuring that changes are properly identified, costed, and their impact on the project are fully assessed.
• To ensure that the project has sufficient internal governance and senior management visibility – including holding a monthly internal Project Board
• To establish a clear, formal, communication lines with the client – including regular progress reports and formal Project/Steering Boards.
• To liaise with any external suppliers as necessary

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience skills and behaviours:

• Excellent analytical skills and innovative approach to problem solving.
• An ability to investigate and interpret client needs and business requirements and translate them into specifications.
• Excellent Communications Skills and able to liaise confidently with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Wide knowledge of software delivery methodologies and best practice

Candidates will ideally be a PRINCE 2 qualified experienced project manager with previous experience of successfully managing client facing projects end to end
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge supportively and effectively where appropriate.
In excess of 5 years large scale Project Management experience and Excellent time management skills.

This role will involve significant travel between company sites as well as travel for client visits.

Our client is looking for an experienced Pensions Analyst to engage on client projects solving complex data problems.

The role is offered on a hybrid basis from London, Surrey or Edinburgh offices.

Responsibilities:

Data analysis

• Undertake and deliver analysis of pension data from pensions administration, payroll and annuity systems by designing, specifying and querying SQL data and reports,
• Investigate and document issues / errors found within pension scheme data .
• Produce calculation specifications based on Trust Deed and Rules for various pension schemes.
• Create calculation proforma for data cleanse and benefit audit exercises.
• Perform testing on calculations to ensure expected results and investigate any errors.

Experience:

• A number of years experience as an Analyst in a similar industry (financial services, banking, insurance, software).
• Logical thinker with a proven talent for analytical problem solving.
• Ability to provide concise results and conclusions from large datasets.
• Good pensions knowledge –legislation, terminology, calculations.
• Good knowledge of SQL and ideally VBA.

An excellent benefits package is available with this role which is offered on a hybrid basis working from home 2/3 days per week.