One of the UK’s most successful and respected firms of independent trustees and governance specialists has an immediate requirement to join the most senior tier of their business as a Trustee Director.  The business comprises an impressive and diverse spread of pensions professionals from backgrounds including law, investment and consultancy amongst others.   This senior role will involve pitching for and managing  key clients and projects across the trusteeship and governance spectrum, working closely with both senior and supporting colleagues on an impressive client portfolio.  The jobholder will need to offer a mix of commercial and technical acumen and will ideally have experience in a Trustee Director or similar role in the past.  Please apply in the strictest of confidence.

This global award winning Third Party Pension Administrator are looking to hire a Senior Pension Administrator to join their Bereavements Team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. 

You will deal with they full cycle of Bereavement claims form initial notification through to settlement, so excellent Defined Benefits administration knowledge and technical skills are required. Superb people skills are essential. 

To be considered you will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a senior pension administrator role within the Final Salary/Defined Benefits field, and you MUST have strong experience of handling bereavement claims.

The previous bereavements cases experience is ESSENTIAL, and non negotiable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SSAS Professional to join one of the UK’s most highly regarded pension consulting and administration businesses as a SSAS Manager/Consultant
About the Role
Working out of brand-new state of the art Manchester based offices as part of a dedicated team of SIPP and SSAS professionals you will:

• Provide broad and proactive SSAS administration and management services to a portfolio of SSAS Schemes
• Be a focal point for Clients, attending client meetings as and when required
• Be a referral point for more complex queries, providing coaching and mentoring to less experienced colleagues
• Proactively help to improve client service and efficiency within the team
• Get involved in project work as and when required

About You
You will ideally:

• Possess a significant amount of hands-on SSAS Pension scheme experience.
• Have strong technical skills around SSAS Administration including Property Purchase and Sales, regulatory requirements, transfer of benefits, closing or winding up of schemes etc.
• Be a strong team player with great communication and problem-solving skills

IPS have partnered with a leading (Re)insurance provider who are seeking an experienced Analyst to join the team on a fixed-term contract basis.
 
Working closely with key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in the modelling and the reporting of global exposures across multiple lines of business to help guide underwriting decisions. You will have the chance to be involved in the portfolio rollup process, internal and external reporting, and the development of new tools and processes, as well as ample opportunity to be involved in exciting project-based work on an ad-hoc basis. You will also have the chance to oversee the training and development of junior analysts, making this a great opportunity to establish, or further, managerial skills and qualities.
 
To be considered for this position:

• Demonstrable experience working in the reinsurance industry.
• Experience using a recognised vendor model (e.g; RMS, AIR, Tiger Eye) as well as tools such as SQL, R, and Power BI is advantageous.  
• Clear and confident communicator able to work both individually and as part of a wider team.

You will be joining the successful Power & Renewables team of a major international insurer.

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Engineer, Marine & Energy International, you will work closely with underwriting and claims team colleagues in London, with regular liaison with Risk Engineering specialists in the US Risk Engineering Team.

Job Responsibilities-

• Reviewing and assessing technical underwriting information provided by placing brokers and clients to inform Power & Renewables underwriters primarily writing Property Damage (Operational & Construction)and BI/DSU, but could also include for other coverage such as Liability and Cyber
• Enhancing existing tools for the structured appraisal of risk for Power & Renewables, including quantification of exposures and the assessment of risk quality
• Supporting Chief Risk Engineer in technology development assessment, emerging risks analysis and strategic development of Risk Engineering function
• Assisting Power & Renewables claims professionals during the claims management and adjustment process, supporting internal Lessons Learned processes
• Using both internal and third party data to improve knowledge of business sector risks and causes of loss
• Attending client facility visits in both a lead and assist role and writing or contributing to market survey reports, and where appropriate providing risk management services directly to clients
• Liaising and knowledge sharing with engineering practitioners within other business units
• Working alongside wider colleague groups, including actuaries, claims personnel, data analysts, IT, risk management and exposure management representatives to integrate risk engineering knowledge in processes to enhance reporting and decision-making.
• Participating and contributing to technically focused insurance market committees and associations
• Speaking at conferences and writing articles on risk and insurance within the Power & Renewables sector
• Supporting professional development of colleagues through sharing knowledge and offering support, guidance and coaching skills
• Pursuing own professional development with technical training, further education, and professional body progression. 

Qualifications & Capabilities-

• Degree level education – ideally Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles
• A depth of knowledge of the causes of losses and incidents in the Power & Renewables Industry
• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Technical, Reliability, Operational Safety and Insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning
• Proven excellent communication skills and an ability to work with representatives at all levels within client organisations
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis
• Demonstrated networking skills
• Flexible to allow for overseas and UK client facility surveys
• Proven high level of analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join a well-established independent insurance broker in Bedford. This is a great opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, handling renewals efficiently and supporting Account Executives while also managing a portfolio of smaller clients directly.

The ideal candidate will have Acturis experience, strong broking skills, and the ability to work independently. While this role isn’t necessarily a stepping stone to Account Executive, there are progression opportunities for the right person.

The commercial team consists of four team members, a Commercial Director, and three Account Executives (including the CEO and MD). The role offers a mix of team collaboration and autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both elements of broking.

The role offers hybrid working, with Mondays and Fridays from home and office-based work in Bedford from Tuesday to Thursday. You’ll also benefit from 26 days of holiday and the chance to be part of a supportive and client-focused team.

If you have commercial broking experience and want to join a dynamic, forward-thinking brokerage, get in touch today!

Our client, a well-established insurance broker, is seeking an experienced insurance professional to join their team in Stourbridge. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong insurer relationships, a solid background in risk placement, and the technical expertise to handle complex cases across multiple commercial lines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining insurer relationships, negotiating terms, and ensuring risks are placed effectively at competitive rates. They will oversee client documentation, prepare detailed market submissions, and handle insurer queries. Additionally, they will support colleagues with broking challenges and contribute to strategic team objectives.

A strong technical knowledge of commercial insurance is essential, with experience across property, casualty, and liability risks. The ideal candidate will be a quick thinker who can confidently assess risks and leverage their market connections to place whatever risk is put in front of them. A deep understanding of insurer markets, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks is crucial. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional looking to take ownership of insurer relationships and placement strategy within a supportive and professional environment. If you know someone with the right experience or would like to discuss further, please get in touch.

This market leading Independent Pension Trustee firm are looking to hire an experienced Operations Manager to lead the strategic management and development of their Outsourced Pensions Management team.
Based ideally Leeds, Manchester or London you will take responsibility for a multi-located team of Pension Managers.
About the role
You will:

• Contribute to the Strategic Leadership and direction of the team
• Provide effective People Management, setting objective/providing guidance and mentoring etc.
• Take responsibility for recruitment and retention of high-quality team members
• Provide process governance guidance to the team ensuring adherence and compliance in service delivery

About You
You will:

• Possess broad UK pension industry experience (ideally c10 years plus), gained in pension management / actuarial / consulting / scheme secretarial or senior administration operations
• Have a demonstrable track record of managing in a senior strategic and operational leadership role within the UK pension industry
• Be able to manage multiple workflows, budgets and financial performance

This market leading Independent Pension Trustee firm are looking to hire an experienced Operations Manager to lead the strategic management and development of their Outsourced Pensions Management team.
Based ideally Leeds, Manchester or London you will take responsibility for a multi-located team of Pension Managers.
About the role
You will:

• Contribute to the Strategic Leadership and direction of the team
• Provide effective People Management, setting objective/providing guidance and mentoring etc.
• Take responsibility for recruitment and retention of high-quality team members
• Provide process governance guidance to the team ensuring adherence and compliance in service delivery

About You
You will:

• Possess broad UK pension industry experience (ideally c10 years plus), gained in pension management / actuarial / consulting / scheme secretarial or senior administration operations
• Have a demonstrable track record of managing in a senior strategic and operational leadership role within the UK pension industry
• Be able to manage multiple workflows, budgets and financial performance

This market leading Independent Pension Trustee firm are looking to hire an experienced Operations Manager to lead the strategic management and development of their Outsourced Pensions Management team.
Based ideally Leeds, Manchester or London you will take responsibility for a multi-located team of Pension Managers.
About the role
You will:

• Contribute to the Strategic Leadership and direction of the team
• Provide effective People Management, setting objective/providing guidance and mentoring etc.
• Take responsibility for recruitment and retention of high-quality team members
• Provide process governance guidance to the team ensuring adherence and compliance in service delivery

About You
You will:

• Possess broad UK pension industry experience (ideally c10 years plus), gained in pension management / actuarial / consulting / scheme secretarial or senior administration operations
• Have a demonstrable track record of managing in a senior strategic and operational leadership role within the UK pension industry
• Be able to manage multiple workflows, budgets and financial performance