Description:

Our client is seeking to recruit a Deputy Practice Manager to join the Third Party Administration practice. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the operational management of the Third Party Administration Practice of the Firm on behalf of the Practice Manager. The Third Party Administration Practice has approximately 70 employees spread over the Firm?s three locations.

Responsibilities

Active contribution to and implementation of the Business Plan and Budget for the Third Party Administration practice, in conjunction with the Practice Manager, and operating to that business Plan and Budget.

Monitoring the performance of the Third Party Administration practice against its targets and Service Level Agreements; ensuring consistency of standards and approach and recommending and implementing changes as required.

Building and maintaining strong links with other practice areas within the Firm to facilitate cross-selling and cross-fertilisation of thinking and ensure a seamless and integrated delivery of services.

Contributing to and work on new business proposals including presentations to prospective clients and overseeing the delivery of large scale projects such as new client installations.

Representing the Firm at Trustee and other client meetings, as well as internal and external seminars and conferences.

Effectively managing and providing support to the Administration Managers within the Firm.

Assist with the coaching and development of staff including managing the Career Development Review processes for the Practice.

This is a Firm-wide appointment and the role holder will be expected to spend a significant portion of time in the other UK offices.

Personal Characteristics:

Leadership qualities demonstrated both in terms of being a role model and in creative thinking.

Ability to delegate confidently and work autonomously.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in the ability to consult and influence successfully at every level throughout the practice, firm and with clients.

Strong commercial awareness of the market and of the aims, goals and objectives of a Third Party Administration practice.

Reward & Support:

Candidates can expect a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This position offers excellent scope for personal and career development.

Qualifications:

Relevant professional qualification, APMI / ACII preferable or relevant industry experience.

Experience:

Previous proven experience of having managed multiple administration teams and large projects across multiple locations within an administration or related function.

Have a solid understanding of the legislative framework for UK pension schemes.

Strong commercial awareness of the market and of the aims, goals and objectives of the Pensions Administration market.

Experience of DC administration, as well as DB, a strong preference.

The Company:

One of the UK's leading Pensions and Actuarial Consultancies