Pensions Operations Manager

Salary Description:
Excellent
Location Description:
Derbyshire, hybrid working 2 days from home per week
Job Role:
Pensions Administration Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
12th June 2025
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-88508

The Pensions Operations Manager is responsible for the effective day to day performance oversight and management of direct reports. Where quality and service level targets are not being met it is crucial that the relevant action is taken to investigate and adjust resources or target improvements. The role of Operations Manager is vital in terms of maintaining service through periods of fluctuating demand and to efficiently utilise administration resources. It requires strong leadership, communication and influencing skills as well as operational experience. 


The ability to thrive in an environment where tactical decision making is key to maintaining the balance between quality of service and efficiency is part of the everyday. 

About the role 
  • Proactively monitor performance through use of KPI’s to anticipate and address issues impacting Member Experience and operational effectiveness  Oversight of day-to-day team activity ensuring continuity of service through routines which include daily huddles, check ins with direct reports, review of Power BI 
  • Deal with escalations and put in place plans to avoid repeated escalations, complaints, errors and breaches 
  • Prepare regular service performance updates to Senior Operations Manager 
  • Ensure fit for purpose processes and procedures are in place to meet Member Services goals and plans 
  • Implement improvements to ways of working across Member Services that empower staff and reinforce Brightwell’s values and behaviors 
  • Work in partnership with Risk & Compliance and Operational Excellence functions to undertake root cause analysis and drive process improvement/quality standards 
  • Establish a strong coaching and performance culture, which empowers direct reports increasing their capability and performance 
  • Set goals, objectives and quality standards for direct reports and support individuals to make it happen 
  • Recognise and reward outstanding performance across Member Services and work with colleagues to provide feedback and support to address individual performance issues 
  • Monitor and manage attendance to include overtime, annual leave and absenteeism 

About you 
  • Experience of leading teams under a matrix management structure (leading both direct and non-direct reports in the delivery of desired outcomes)  Proven management experience in the pensions industry 
  • Have a working knowledge of: Scheme rules and practices HMRC rules and regulations Pensions and related employer legislation   

Please quote reference 88508 

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