When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.
About the role
In your role as Product Development Officer you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
This role will provide a great opportunity to responsible for supporting delivery of the Pensions Business’ product development offer in accordance with the requirements of the strategy and proposition, ensuring the member experience and product capabilities are aligned and operationalised across the business’ technical, operational and channel architecture.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Pensions Solutions and Control you will:
- Provide input to the solutioning and delivery of pension platform requirements, particularly those regarding member journey design.
- Collaborate with Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement colleagues in the development of the Pensions Business’ strategy and proposition development, and the adequacy of member insights.
- Provide input to how the proposition will be operationalised across all aspects of Pensions Delivery including day to day operations and service management.
- Interpret the high-level requirements and target outcomes relating to proposition development and develop detailed product requirements in accordance with the product development process.
- Define product solutions in fulfilment of the proposition requirements including, when relevant, mapping of to-be member journeys.
- Demonstrate how the product solution fulfils the proposition requirements.
- Provide key technical and subject matter expertise input to the development and delivery of product options and solutions to ensure the objectives of the proposition are met, are regulatory compliant, based on best practice and meet the needs of members, institutions and other key stakeholders.
- Document detailed solution requirements for change delivery.
- Undertake or input to RfP for external services when required.
- Ensure development of product options progress in accordance with agreed priorities, objectives and strategy.
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have
- Experience of workplace pensions, their policies and procedures covering both defined benefit and defined contribution pensions.
- Knowledge of pension products and market offerings.
- Knowledge of pension scheme’s rules and policies.
- Experience of implementing change.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong team player with the ability to influence colleagues.
- Creative thinker, able to devise effective engagement strategies for multiple, diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of members, employers and stakeholders needs.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development.
We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
- Great starting salary
- Generous annual leave package
- Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
- Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
- Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
