Job Description

Summary

Senior Pensions Technical Consultant
Permanent
Location: Edinburgh or Peterborough (We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 40% of their time)
Salary: A competitive salary from 46,960 - 60,000 depending on the experience you can bring
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025
We recognise that as a business we can, and want to, make a difference. Whether that's creating positive habits in our office environment, helping customers invest responsibly or by supporting our communities.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.
We're looking for an experienced pensions professional who brings deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulation. You'll have a proven background in a technical pension role and the ability to interpret complex information with clarity and precision.
You'll be confident providing guidance to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external advisers and skilled at translating technical detail into practical, actionable insight.
You'll take ownership of your work, apply sound judgement and be motivated by the opportunity to deliver high-quality outcomes that support both our business goals and the needs of our customers.
Key Responsibilities include:Track government consultations, legislation and industry updates to assess impacts on Aegon's pension products. Lead analysis of complex regulatory changes and communicate implications across the business. Create and maintain accurate, accessible technical materials for internal and external audiences. Ensure compliance with pensions legislation across all Aegon pension products and communications. Review and approve technical content in marketing and product materials. Provide expert input on regulatory and strategic projects. Lead technical workstreams, ensure compliance and support incident resolution with legal and technical insight. Respond to complex technical queries from advisers and internal teams. Collaborate with the Legal teams on challenging cases. Mentor colleagues and share technical knowledge via training sessions and online learning. Maintain up-to-date technical expertise. Support team development through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Support the line manager to manage the team workload and allocate work tasks.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:Significant experience working within a pension's environment, particularly in a technical capacity. Comprehensive understanding of the UK financial services sector and its regulatory authorities. A deep and up to date understanding of the pensions industry, including UK pensions legislation, regulation and guidance. Proven experience handling complex customer enquiries, with the ability to provide detailed, accurate responses, practical solutions and clear technical guidance. Ability to influence business decisions by responding to technical queries using HMRC, DWP, and TPR guidance. Proficient in planning, prioritising and organising tasks to adapt to the dynamic needs of the business, effectively managing multiple responsibilities. Skilled in proposing innovative ideas and improving workflows by leveraging new technology or software. Can take charge of initiatives and drive significant transformations.

What's in it for you?A non-contributory pension between 8%-12% A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance 36 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our employees live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments. To find out more about what to expect at Aegon click here.
Make an Impact! If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work in a place where your contributions are valued, apply now. Let's create something amazing together!
The legal bits
We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.