Deputy Lead Pensions Associate

Salary Description:
Excellent
Location Description:
London or Hampshire offices (Hybrid) or remote working
Job Role:
Pensions Administration Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
6th October 2026
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-137295

Ready to take the next step in your pensions career? We're looking for an experienced pensions professional to support the leadership of a busy administration team, delivering exceptional service to pension scheme members, trustees and employers. In this varied role, you'll act as the deputy to the team lead, providing technical guidance, overseeing day-to-day operations, mentoring colleagues and helping to ensure high standards of service delivery across a portfolio of DB and DC pension schemes. 

 
What you'll be doing 
  • Supporting the effective running of a pensions administration team 
  • Acting as an escalation point for complex member, technical and operational queries 
  • Coaching, developing and performance managing team members 
  • Monitoring workloads, service levels and quality standards 
  • Checking complex casework and ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Driving process improvements and operational efficiencies 
  • Leading the team in the absence of the Team Lead 

What we're looking for 
  • Strong DB and/or DC pensions administration experience 
  • Excellent technical knowledge of pensions legislation and administration processes 
  • Experience checking calculations and complex casework 
  • Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills 
  • Organised, proactive and confident in making decisions 
  • Previous mentoring, supervisory or people management experience is advantageous 
  • PMI qualifications (or working towards them) would be beneficial 

Please quote reference 137295.

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This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.

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