XPS Group
Project Support Officer
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Location: London
Grade: Senior Associate
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
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About XPS Group
XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members.
About The Team
This role is based within the Business Transformation & Change team, comprised of specialists that support the XPS business in Project Management and Project Support.
We’re seeking to resource a Project Support role in the Project Management team to support business growth and an on-going demand for project management.
Key Responsibilities
As project support you will work on projects managed by a Junior and/or Senior Project Manager, where your areas of responsibility will include:
- Ownership of Project Documentation - e.g. Risk and Issue Logs, project meeting invitations and associated minutes and actions.
- Supporting Project Managers with setting-up and maintaining wider project documentation e.g. Project Initiation Documents, Project Plans, Highlight Reports.
- Documenting/following up actions with internal and external parties.
- Organising meetings and drafting agendas, meetings, agendas and meeting minutes.
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Your Profile:
Knowledge & Experience
- IT proficient in MS Office.
- Previous experience in project-based work is desirable.
Skills, Abilities And Personal Qualities
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Enthusiastic, positive, and flexible approach to work.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels.
- Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
- Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work.
- Ability to create and manage documentation.
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Flexible approach to work pressures.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
- Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service.
- Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
- Able to recognise the need for a customer focused approach to their delivery both in terms of quality and exceeding customer expectations.
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What We Offer
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact recruitment@xpsgroup.com. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Statement
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who Are We
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com
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