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Mondelez International Junior Pensions Governance Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
We’re looking to recruit a Junior Pensions Governance Manager, to join our large in-house pensions team.
The in-house pensions team, for the Cadbury Mondelez Pension Fund (the Fund), looks after in excess of 20,000 members and the Fund has assets in excess of £3 billion.
The Junior Pensions Governance Manager will also help support the Company’s DC Pension Scheme, part of the L&G Mastertrust, with over 6,000 members.
How you will contribute
You will act as support to the Pensions Manager and the Trustee Board and its Sub Committees, to ensure the Fund operates effectively and meets all governance and regulatory requirements.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
You must have worked in the pensions industry for a minimum of 3 years, and have proven experience in pensions administration and governance
A pensions qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous though not essential
Excellent knowledge of DB and DC pension arrangements and pensions legislation/regulatory framework
Knowledge of pension scheme rules
Previous exposure to Trustee meetings, whilst not a requirement, would be an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (clear, concise and timely communication)
Excellent people skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
Proficient MS Office and Outlook skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar)
Proficiency in shorthand or experience of taking notes/minutes during meetings, whilst not a requirement, would be an advantage
Display discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive information
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to the Pensions Manager and pensions team
Provide support to the Trustee Board and its Sub Committees
Support on all aspects of operational governance including monitoring of the Fund's risk register, annual business plan, conflicts policy and group life insurance policy
Provide support to the Trustee, as required, in relation to adhoc projects (such as GMP Equalisation)
Co-ordinate production of and publish Trustee meeting packs
Organise and co-ordinate calendars for all Trustee and Sub Committee meetings
Attend many of these meetings and take the minutes for some
Follow up action points from Trustee and Trustee Sub Committee meetings
Communicating technical pensions issues both internally (pensions team) and externally (Trustee)
More about this role
What you need to know about this position You will act as support to the Pensions Manager and the Trustee of the Cadbury Mondelez Pension Fund, including the Pension Fund’s external Advisers.
What you need to know about future career progression opportunities: If you come in and make a positive impact, you will be given the opportunity to progress towards a full Pensions Governance Manager role.
What extra ingredients you will bring: Very well organised. Proactive and positive attitude; adaptability to different ways of working.
A little bit about Mondelez: This role offers hybrid working; 2-3 days per week in the office at Bournville and the rest from home. Subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite. Free parking. A generous DC pension scheme (there is a lot more we can tell you about the benefits of working for Mondelez during the interview).
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Administration Support
Administration Services
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.