Job Description

Our Pensions in-house team is based in Bedford, and we are a trusted service provider for the DHL Group. The team experienced a significant increase in work over the last years and now we are looking for a talented Audit, Risk Management and Projects Manager to join this successful finance operation.





You will join a team of pensions professionals who always have a positive and can-do attitude no matter how challenging the task might be. Teamwork is the key; we enjoy supporting each other and collaborating.

About the role:

The Audit, Risk Management and Projects Manager will be responsible for making a high-qualify contribution to the governance, compliance, and management of Group's UK Pensions Plan (DB and DC - combined assets under management of c. 5.6bn and c. 178,000 members). You will be leading key governance projects and ensure the compliance with the Pensions Regulator's new code.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Provide executive support to the Trustee Board's Audit & Risk Management Committee for drafting agendas, preparation and distribution of meeting papers, attendance at meetings & taking notes, liaising with the Trustee's general risk management and cyber risk advisers, as well as management of agreed actions between meetings. Leading the reporting of key activity of the Audit & Risk Management Committee to the Trustee Board with a view to obtaining approval of recommendations made by the Committee. Identify and recommend improvements to governance and risk management, in line with best practice and the Department's ethos of continuous improvement. Act as a role model to the wider Secretariat team, sharing knowledge and best practice as appropriate. Provide support to the Head of Trustee Governance and the Trustee Board in implementing the five-year strategic business plan. Proactively monitor progress and recommend changes as appropriate. Support the implementation and progressing of key governance projects to ensure successful implementation of Trustee's strategic business plan.

Your skills & experience:

Technical knowledge of UK occupational legislative requirements gained in-house or in consultancy. Strong understanding of risk management, controls, and processes. Experience of acting as a project manager, fulfilling a technical & compliance and/or risk management role within trustee executive governance team. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Analytical skills and ability to think strategically. Relevant professional qualification, APMI / Institute and Faculty of Actuaries preferable or relevant industry experience.

Our offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Car allowance or company car Bonus scheme Corporate benefits Hybrid working Contributory Pensions scheme Study Assistance 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Private Healthcare Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Program


DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.



If this is something you would like to do, don't hesitate and start your application.