About the role

  • Pensions Administrator managing pension scheme administration tasks and member relations in a collaborative, supportive environment. Opportunities available at various stages of pensions career development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day‑to‑day administration of DB pension schemes
  • Be a key contact for members, responding to queries by phone and in writing
  • Calculate pension benefits accurately and on time
  • Work proactively to meet service levels and deadlines
  • Build strong internal and external relationships
  • Manage a portfolio of pension schemes autonomously
  • Handle more complex cases and calculations
  • Mentor and peer‑review the work of junior colleagues
  • Liaise confidently with trustees, advisers and third parties
  • Support scheme‑wide projects and regulatory exercises
  • Act as lead contact and scheme owner for key DB schemes.
  • Authorise and oversee the most complex technical cases.
  • Attend and contribute to trustee meetings and discussions.
  • Lead major scheme projects such as GMP equalisation, buy‑ins, buyouts and wind‑ups.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance across the team.
  • Support business development and the growth of trusted client relationships.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit pensions and UK pensions legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with members, colleagues and clients.
  • Confidence working in a fast‑paced, professional environment.
  • Minimum experience: Around 3+ years’ DB pensions administration experience
  • Minimum experience: Around 5+ years’ DB pensions administration experience
  • Minimum experience: 8+ years’ DB pensions administration experience, including trustee‑facing responsibility.
  • Desirable (Depending on Level): GMP reconciliation and/or equalisation experience
  • Desirable (Depending on Level): PMI qualification (or working towards)
  • Desirable (Depending on Level): Experience preparing trustee reports or attending meetings.
  • Desirable (Depending on Level): Involvement in project work or process improvement

Benefits

  • Exposure to a diverse and interesting portfolio of schemes
  • Supportive culture focused on ownership, growth and collaboration.
  • Clear career pathways and development opportunities
  • Hybrid and UK‑wide working options
  • The chance to work with experienced professionals across the pensions industry
  • Support for professional qualifications

Job title

Pensions Administrator, All Levels

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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