Client and Proposition Development Manager (12 month FTC)

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Client and Proposition Development Manager (12 month FTC)

Part Time (0.6 FTE) - 21 hours p/w

This is a senior role our Corporate Pensions business reporting in to the Head of Workplace Pensions.

Client Managers are responsible for the leadership and maintenance of senior level client relationships for our corporate pension business - both in both the public and private sectors. We are focussed on supporting our clients and customers who entrust us with in excess of £10bn Funds under Management.

The successful candidate will be accountable for:

• Managing a specific set of existing clients through remote and face to face interactions
• Retaining and enhancing relationships through active management
• Meeting client needs by leveraging the capability of our organisation and influencing the proposition
• Working with the Workplace Team to develop the proposition as emerging regulations (e.g. The Pensions Bill and Value for Money framework) give greater clarity to regulatory and propositional requirements

The ideal person will be a credible and well-presented individual with significant client management and propositional experience in workplace pensions. Great attention to detail and being able to manage competing priorities are critical. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and busy team and to develop the business to reflect the needs of the market and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively defend and successfully retain clients by developing strong relationships at an organisational leadership level. Provide Clients and Customers with an exceptional experience of M&G
• Support the business with ad hoc communication and represent the needs of clients and customers internally
• Manage scheme and client relationships through regular dialogue and provide clients with key governance information, investment , propositional and operational updates as required.
• Represent the customer in all interactions both internally and externally
• To develop the Workplace Pensions proposition to meet the changing requirements of clients and regulations especially in relation to the Pensions Bill and the new Value for Money framework

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Outstanding relationship skills including ability to manage challenging conversations, show empathy and the ability to negotiate within strict parameters
• Developed knowledge of pensions industry best practice, good network/links with external bodies and individuals in the same field
• Strong understanding of workplace pensions products including Stakeholder schemes, GPP, MPP and AVCs
• Understanding of the Statements of Principle and Code of Practice
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Significant experience of working within a distribution, sales or relationship management environment
• Material experience of working in a face to face client role at a senior (board) level is essential
• Ability to work to specific and short deadlines and able to manage competing priorities
• Excellent collaboration skills in order to build relationships internally and influence the business on behalf of your clients and customers
• Excellent presentation skills both in development and delivery of both positive and negative messages
• Working experience of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com and timely/ accurate updating of client interactions

Location: Stirling, Edinburgh, Reading or London

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Amy Curtis

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]