A great 6-month contract role for an experienced Defined Benefit Pensions Administrator, you will be performing and reviewing complex pension calculations within a team environment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to scheme rules. The role supports client relationship management through project budgeting and process improvement, while also coaching junior team members. Key responsibilities include communicating with clients and members on complex queries, handling data entry and scheme events. Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, excellent analytical skills, and experience liaising with clients and trustees are essential. A professional qualification such as PMI is desirable.
Technical Experience & Knowledge:
Complex Pension Calculations:
Proven experience in performing and peer-reviewing complex DB pension scheme calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
Scheme Knowledge & Rules Interpretation:
Thorough understanding of a range of occupational pension scheme types and structures, including Final Salary, CARE, and hybrid schemes. Ability to interpret and apply scheme rules, regulatory guidelines, and benefit specifications in day-to-day work.
UK Pensions Legislation:
In-depth knowledge of relevant UK pensions legislation (e.g., Pensions Act 1995, Pensions Act 2004, GMP equalisation, auto-enrolment, transfer values, and retirement options). Ability to stay updated on regulatory changes and understand their operational implications.
Client & Trustee Interaction:
Experience in working directly with clients, trustees, and stakeholders—supporting technical queries, presenting calculation approaches, and providing project updates or issue resolution.
Process Knowledge:
Familiarity with member life events (e.g., retirements, transfers, deaths, divorce, leavers, trivial commutations) and the processes supporting each. Understanding of both automated and manual pension administration systems.
Please apply without delay - send CV to tasha@abenefit2u.com or call 07958 958 626 to discuss in further detail.
