Pensions Officer

Salary Description:
£45000 - £52000 per annum
Location Description:
Greater Manchester, office based
Job Role:
Pensions Administrator, Pensions Technician
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
13th February 2026
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-122931

An established national union is seeking an experienced Pensions Officer to lead its pensions work, shape policy, support members and officials, and drive pensions awareness across the organisation. 


About the role 
  • Lead the union’s pensions policy and stay ahead of legislative and industry developments 
  • Produce guidance, briefings and training on workplace and State Pensions 
  • Support negotiations on company pension schemes and provide specialist advice on DB and DC arrangements 
  • Represent the union at conferences, working groups and external bodies 
  • Deliver the union’s pensions awareness campaigns and national pensions events 
  • Oversee the pensions content on the union’s website and online learning 
  • Provide guidance to individual members, including complex pension queries and disputes 
  • Line‑manage the Pension Administrator and contribute to the wider Legal Department 

About you 
  • Strong expertise in workplace and State Pensions, including DB/DC schemes 
  • Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK pensions legislation 
  • Ability to interpret technical reports and communicate complex pensions clearly 
  • Experience in research, policy development, training or presenting 
  • Excellent communication, analysis and organisational skills 
  • Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and motivate others 

Please quote reference 122931.                                         

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