About the role

  • Principal Pensions Administrator managing complex DB pension schemes and ensuring compliance. Leading initiatives and building client relationships within a UK pensions firm.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the key point of contact for trustees and advisers
  • Ensure that Defined Benefit (DB) schemes are managed with precision, compliance, and outstanding client service
  • Take ownership of entire schemes, oversee and authorise the most complex cases
  • Provide guidance to colleagues at every level
  • Attend trustee meetings and present reports
  • Lead major exercises such as buy-ins, buyouts, and GMP equalisation
  • Support Spence’s business development by building trusted client relationships and contributing to new opportunities

Requirements

  • At least 8 years’ experience in DB pension administration
  • Extensive experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration, with proven expertise in complex and technical cases.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulation, and codes of practice.
  • Demonstrated experience acting as lead contact for trustees and advisers.
  • Strong client relationship skills, including attending and contributing to trustee meetings.
  • Experience leading on scheme-wide projects (e.g. GMP equalisation, buy-ins, buyouts, scheme wind-ups).
  • Ability to mentor, guide, and support both junior and senior colleagues.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple schemes.
  • Commercial awareness and the confidence to support business development activity.
  • PMI qualification (or working towards) (Desirable)
  • Experience preparing trustee reports and presenting technical advice at trustee meetings (Desirable)
  • Track record of delivering large-scale or complex pension projects successfully (Desirable)
  • Evidence of contributing to process improvements or shaping team practices (Desirable)
  • Experience representing the business at pitches or new client opportunities (Desirable)

Benefits

  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Job title

Principal Pensions Administrator

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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