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£50k – 55k per year
Pensions Administration Manager Reading | Hybrid | Permanent, Full Time £50,000 – £55,000
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading UK pensions consultancy with a team of around 2,000 specialists across 15 offices nationwide, administering pensions for over one million members.
This is a newly created role based in their Reading office, ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit pension schemes and pensions administration management. It’s a varied and high-profile position offering real scope to make an impact across client relationships, team leadership and business development.
The role
1. Lead pensions administration services for an assigned client portfolio
2. Manage day-to-day relationships with trustees and corporate clients, attending meetings as required
3. Provide expert advice on pensions queries and stay current with legislative developments
4. Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects including renewals, benefit statements, pension increases and scheme returns
5. Manage total team workflow, set objectives and drive performance
6. Mentor junior colleagues and present technical matters at team meetings
7. Take ownership of administration billing, time recording and ensuring targets are met
8. Participate in new business pitches and marketing initiatives
9. Lead internal audits and identify process improvements
10. Conduct appraisals, handle recruitment and manage HR and performance matters
11. Build strong working relationships across internal teams including Payroll, Accounts and Consulting
What our client is looking for
12. Substantial experience in DB pensions administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, benefit statements and pension increases
13. Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation and the ability to keep pace with changes
14. Proven supervisory and management experience, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment
15. Third-party pensions administration experience preferred; strong in-house experience also considered
16. Previous project management experience in a pensions context
17. Comfortable presenting to clients and at trustee meetings
18. Numerically confident, evidenced by experience or academic background
19. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
What’s on offer
20. Salary of £50,000 – £55,000
21. Annual discretionary bonus
22. 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility
23. Pension matching
24. Private healthcare plans
25. Life assurance
26. Digital GP service
27. Flexible benefits scheme and retailer discounts
28. Paid volunteer days
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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