Job description
Pensions Administration Manager
Reading
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
Senior Consultant Level
REQ002178
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Administration Manager to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a role where they have gained knowledge and experience of defined benefits schemes, managing or team lead a small team and pensions legislation.
A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.
Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.
The Team
Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.
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The Role
As a Administration Manager with XPS you will…
1. Ensure provision of high-quality pension administration and consultancy services
2. Participate in strategic business changes
3. Oversee day-to-day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients
4. Provide expert advice solutions to pensions queries
5. Train and support other and less experienced team members
6. Take responsibility for all aspects of admin billing
Your profile
7. Significant working experience within Defined Benefits pension schemes is a must
8. Expert knowledge on pension administration activites and legislation
9. Previous supervisory, leadership and management experience
10. Project management experience
11. Knowledge and experience of MS office products such as Excel and Word
12. Excellent interpersonal skills
13. Strong organisation skills
What we offer:
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We offer an attractive reward package, including:
14. Competitive salary
15. Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
16. 25 days holiday
17. A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
18. A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
XPS is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to support with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you with your application.
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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
19. Right to Work confirmation
20. DBS Disclosure check
21. Employment or educational references covering five years
22. Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list when specifically instructed to do so.