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Pensions Project Coordinator

Mercer (GSD Wealth Actuarial)



The company: Mercer

Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities.
Together, we are re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.
Mercers more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries, and the firm operates in over 130 countries.


The role: Pensions Project Coordinator

We are currently looking for a proactive and well-organised Project Coordinator to join our GMP team. You will oversee and coordinate projects for multiple clients relating to GMP rectification and equalisation, ensuring their successful delivery and implementation.
This is an opportunity to fulfil a fundamental role in coordinating high level and challenging projects at a national level within Mercer.
The location can be based anywhere in the UK.


What can you expect?

You will be working as part of our GSD Wealth Actuarial team and will report the tracking and management of projects for multiple clients to Lead Consultants and GMP Delivery Lead.
You will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved.


What you will be rewarded with?


Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.


We will rely on you to:

Develop and maintain project plans for each client including agreeing the project scope, budget, deliverables and timescales with key stakeholders
Track project progress against the established plan, monitor key milestones, and report project status to stakeholders and management
Manage activities end-to-end during the project life cycle to ensure team delivery of project commitments within timescales and agreed budget
Serve as a central point of contact for all project-related communication. This includes coordinating meetings and ensuring effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and management
Work in partnership and develop relationships with various stakeholders in each project, including clients, team members, and Delivery Leads.
Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery, escalate to Delivery Leads and develop mitigation strategies


What you need to have:

Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role, preferably in the pensions or financial services industry
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders
Proficient in project management tools and software
Experience in monitoring budgets, project scope and change control
Proven delivery of projects, on time and to budget


What makes you stand out:

Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
Knowledge of GMP rectification and equalisation is preferable (but not required).
Willingness to invest time in learning and understanding some technical aspects of the projects we undertake to enable you to manage these effectively


About us

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. Were in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees whether were designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see peoples current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, weve turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today. Visit (link removed) for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Mercer.

At Mercer we are open to flexible and part time working arrangements for new hires. The aim of our flexible working policy is to enable employees to balance work and home life more effectively, whilst meeting the needs of our business. This is another step towards us being an employer of choice. We encourage you to discuss your requirements with us when you apply for a role.

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