DC Pension Administration Lead

Salary Description:
Competitive
Location Description:
County Durham, 2 days in the office per week
Job Role:
Pensions Administration Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Temporary/Contract
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
4th November 2026
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-139343

An exciting opportunity for an experienced DC Pensions professional to join a leading UK pensions organisation on an 18-month fixed-term contract, supporting the growth and stabilisation of a developing DC administration team. 


Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help drive service performance, support operational improvements and provide hands-on expertise across a wide range of DC administration activities. 

Key Responsibilities 
  • Support the mobilisation and development of a DC administration function 
  • Improve service delivery, controls, SLAs and KPIs 
  • Manage complex cases, escalations and operational risks 
  • Coach and support team members and future leaders 
  • Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency 

About You 
  • Proven experience in DC pension administration 
  • Strong knowledge of investments, reconciliations and member services 
  • Experience delivering operational improvement, change or stabilisation initiatives 
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 
  • Ability to balance hands-on delivery with operational oversight  
Please quote reference 139343. 

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