Pensions Manager

Develop and implement a clear DC pensions and long-term financial health strategy, in collaboration and partnership with our external pension’s advisor, currently EY. Pay particular attention to the CAA’s response to the planned changes to salary sacrifice limits in April 2029.

Manage the DC scheme as a benefit, ensuring all colleagues have regular clear and up-to-date communications e.g., oversee clear employee presentations, and benefit updates to ensure pension options are well-understood and utilised.

Work with the Reward and Wellbeing teams to link pensions with long-term financial wellbeing.

Manage the relationship with the CAA’s external pensions adviser (EY) and our DC pension scheme provider (L&G), ensuring timely and accurate advice on all pension’s matters.

Be the primary decision maker on pensions policy matters, referring to the Head of Reward & Employee Relations as appropriate.

Support with management of the budget available for the procurement of external pensions advice.

Work with the Head of Reward & Employee relations and Head of Corporate Finance & Operational Services to develop and implement pension strategy and policy.

Influencing the Head of Reward & Employee relations and Head of Corporate Finance & Operational Service on the formulation and development of pensions strategy. as well as creation and interpretation of policy.

Influencing with ExCo Directors (especially Chief Financial & Operating Officer and Director of People & Culture, but as required also Chief Executive Officer and potentially Non-Executive Directors) in support of strategic direction.

As the CAA’s internal subject matter expert on pensions, on occasion you may be required to give presentations to ExCo and, potentially, ARAC/People Committee.

Attendance and presentation at Employee Forum and Trade Union meetings as required, including responses to questions and ownership/delivery of actions.

This role will not have direct people management responsibilities but will be expected to show leadership across the Reward & Employee Relations Team as well as, when appropriate, the wider People & Culture team.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of UK pensions legislation, Trust law, and HMRC rules in relations to pensions.

Strong experience with both DC and DB scheme structures, including knowledge of defined benefit scheme governance practices. Excellent knowledge of defined contribution pension schemes and their maximization as an employee benefit.

Clear communication abilities to explain complex financial and legal details to non-pension specialists

Excellent numerical, analytical, problem-solving skills and reporting (Excel, Power BI)

A confident and credible presenter.

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme . If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Interview Date: 21st and 25th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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