Senior Consultant

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Senior Consultant LCP is a leading independent consultancy that uses powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future.
We provide market-leading capabilities across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics.
Our technology and analytics capabilities are fundamental to what we do, helping us power the possibilities that provide solutions for tomorrow.
We strive to help our clients leverage the latest technology and analytics across a range of industries to stay at the forefront of data-driven and digital solutions.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Pensions Management Consulting department in London as an experienced and senior secretariat and governance consultant.
The focus of this role will be to deliver exceptional trustee executive, trustee secretarial and governance advice to both trustees and sponsors of pension schemes.
What will you be doing?
Acting as a lead trustee secretary to more than one client in all areas of service delivery, and commercial and relationship management Acting as a lead or working as part of a wider team to deliver professional and proactive trustee executive services to large clients Managing projects to time and budget Building and maintaining networks with key contacts within the pensions industry and leveraging these to identify new business opportunities for the department Delivering governance thought leadership by bringing fresh ideas and providing strategic input into the development of LCP's governance and trustee secretariat services Leading governance reviews in areas such as board effectiveness and risk management, and helping trustees to meet ESOG and ORA requirements Providing in-house support to clients from time to time when required, in the capacity of Pensions Manager, Trustee Secretary or pensions team member Leading new business tender processes, including pitches, and contributing to the development and marketing of LCP's services including delivering internal and external presentations and training sessions Taking responsibility for managing own workloads and the workloads of others Effectively managing client relationships and demonstrating a high level of self-motivation to seek new opportunities for development What skills and qualities are we looking for?
Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of all aspects of scheme governance, including thoughts on current trends and developments in the industry A broad experience primarily gained by providing trustee secretariat, trustee executive and governance consulting services at another consultancy, specialist governance firm in a lead role or working in large in-house teams Experience in the management of projects (e.g.
change, buy-in/buy-outs, scheme closures or mergers) Candidates must be confident in carrying out all aspects of trustee (and committee) meeting support and proactively providing other consulting support to help trustees fulfil their governance and other responsibilities Educated to degree level and must hold a professional pensions qualification (e.g.
APMI or FPMI) or equivalent experience DB & DC trust-based experience and a keen interest in good governance with a passion for helping boards operate more effectively Up to date legislative knowledge and a working knowledge of the Pensions Regulator's General Code Good commercial awareness and have previous experience of carrying out marketing and new business activity Experience of pitching for new business and commercial management will be valued Ability to build and manage relations with clients and ensure client needs are identified and met Able to anticipate the changing needs of clients and promote services proactively to meet these needs A flexible and adaptable approach to work demands as needed from time to time Good communicator, in both written and oral form and deliver presentations Proven experience in working to tight deadlines, with effective project management skills Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to proactively seek out opportunities Be a positive role model within the department, support the development of other team members, working collaboratively and participating positively in team discussions Experience in some or all of the following areas would be beneficial: Acting as an interim Pension Manager for larger schemes Providing strategic direction to either trustees or corporates on the effective management of pension schemes What's in it for you?
As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work.
Currently our core benefits package includes: Hybrid working (varies by role and department) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance, income protection, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!)
with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts For others: Volunteering opportunities And much more!
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application.
LCP currently holds a sponsorship license for skilled worker visas, allowing us to assist with applications aligning with the UK Government's criteria for skilled worker sponsorship.
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