Head of Group Pensions - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Sammons Recruitment Group

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    Job Description

    Exceptional opportunity to lead pension strategy, policy, engagement and operations on behalf of the University of Cambridge.

    Hybrid, c. 2 days a week Cambridge

    About the role

    • You will lead Pensions strategy, and associated resources, providing specialist advice and risk management support to the Director of Finance, Chief Finance Officer and Trustee Chairs,
    • Deliver high quality service and value for money across the University's multiple pension schemes
    • Champion innovation and effectiveness in all pensions activities to provide a positive experience for employees and pensioners, supporting The University in being a world-leading employer
    • Oversee the operational functions of the Pensions section, manage and lead a high performing team, with focus on ongoing staff development and progression

    About you

    • Significant experience of managing major, complex pension schemes with significant independencies, risk management and associated projects with organisational-wide impact
    • You will bring an agile, resilient and collegiate approach with a track record of facilitating and leading change within a complex environment, Higher Education industry experience beneficial but not essential
    • Skilled working with diverse specialist and generalist stakeholders as well as external advisors
    • Familiarity leading broad and high-achieving teams and exceptional problem-solving and organisation skills

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