Head of Corporate Pensions

About DHL Group

At DHL Group we connect people and improve lives through logistics. With over 600,000 employees operating in more than 220 countries and territories, we are one of the world’s leading logistics providers.

We are currently looking for a highly experienced pensions professional to join our UK&I Pensions team as Head of Corporate Pensions.

This is a senior specialist leadership role responsible for the governance, financial oversight and strategic management of pension provision across the UK & Ireland businesses. The role combines technical pensions expertise with governance leadership, commercial support and delivery of key corporate pensions projects.

The Role

Reporting to the VP Pensions UK&I, you will lead corporate pensions governance activities and oversee strategic pensions projects to ensure compliant, effective and commercially sound pension arrangements across the organization.

Key responsibilities

You will take ownership of corporate pensions governance across UK&I, ensuring strong compliance, robust controls and effective delivery of key strategic pensions initiatives.

Governance & Strategy

• Lead pensions governance and strategic projects across UK&I businesses
• Support and coordinate the UK Pensions Committee, ensuring high-quality governance and decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with Trustees, advisers and regulators
• Ensure strong compliance with pensions legislation and governance frameworks

Regulation & Compliance

• Oversee key regulatory obligations including auto-enrolment, re-enrolment, notifiable events and information-sharing requirements
• Act as a key contact for engagement with The Pensions Regulator
• Support governance of Irish pension arrangements and evolving regulatory requirements

Financial & Actuarial Oversight

• Own pensions inputs into Group and UK statutory financial reporting
• Support disclosures, pensions accounting and business P&L analysis
• Contribute to pension funding valuations and financial governance

Risk & Value Management

• Drive pension risk and liability management initiatives, including PPF levy optimization
• Support GMP equalization and broader pension risk projects
• Oversee life assurance governance and renewal processes

Business & Commercial Impact

• Provide pensions expertise on acquisitions, disposals and new business contracts
• Support TUPE transfers and public-sector-related arrangements (including NHS schemes)
• Manage external advisers, budgets and value-for-money performance

Leadership & Influence

• Lead and develop one direct report
• Influence senior stakeholders across UK&I businesses
• Coordinate cross-functional pensions projects in a complex corporate environment
• Engage confidently with Trustees, Trade Unions and external partners

Your profile

We are seeking an experienced pensions professional who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys combining technical depth with strategic influence.

• Professional qualification (APMI, IFoA or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in UK pensions governance, consulting or in-house leadership roles
• Deep understanding of UK pensions regulation and compliance frameworks
• Experience with pensions accounting, reporting and valuation processes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
• Experience managing complex pensions projects and external advisers
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

Experience with defined benefit schemes, liability management and multi-employer or public sector arrangements would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At DHL Group we offer the opportunity to work in a global organization with significant scale, complexity and impact. You will join a collaborative and highly professional environment where your expertise will directly influence strategic pensions governance across the UK & Ireland.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, collaboration and continuous development.