2027 Industrial Placement - Pensions Administration - Birmingham

Isio

Park Central

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning programme

Office in Birmingham

Reasonable adjustments available

Job summary

Isio is offering an Industrial Placement in our Birmingham office for 13 months, starting in June 2027. You will join the pensions admin support team, handling member records, lifecycle processes and client reporting, while developing technical pensions knowledge and workplace skills.

You will train across day-to-day administration, reports and ad-hoc projects, with strong emphasis on learning, collaboration and client service from day one.

Qualifications

Good levels of numeracy and literacy.
Clear and consistent written and spoken communication.
The ability to organise information, priorities and deadlines.
The ability to work with numerical and financial information.
An interest in pensions, business and solving problems.

Responsibilities

Provide administration services to a portfolio of pension scheme clients.
Deliver reports and ad-hoc projects.
Respond to member enquiries via email, phone and post.
Collaborate with colleagues and mentors to share knowledge.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Education

Penultimate year of university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Isio?

Starting your career is about more than finding a job. It's about finding a place where you can learn, grow and make an impact.

At Isio, you'll work on meaningful projects, gain professional qualifications, receive structured development support and learn from experienced colleagues who are invested in your success. We're proud to have been recognised as one of the UK's leading employers for graduates and apprentices, reflecting our commitment to providing an outstanding Early Careers experience.

Find out more about our Early Careers programmes, awards and colleague experiences on our Early Careers website.

Pensions Administration

Pension schemes are part of the backbone of the UK savings industry – relied on by millions of people to provide a reliable and secure income in retirement.

Isio’s third-party pensions administration team is founded on excellence. We support our clients in providing the best possible experience for their employees and pension scheme members. We use powerful proprietary technology and our experienced teams to manage the operation of pension schemes effectively.

Pensions Administration is a key growth area for Isio and this Industrial Placement programme offers the opportunity to get more insight and build valuable experience of both technical pensions knowledge and effective workplace skills.

From day one you will be part of our support team that provides a first-class customer service to pension scheme members.

You will be involved in providing the administration services to a portfolio of pension scheme clients that range in size.

You will be trained how to manage all day-to-day activities across your allocated client portfolio as well as helping to deliver reports and ad-hoc projects.

Success in the placement may well lead to an offer to start a career in Pensions Administration after you complete university without needing to apply.

What does the role entail?

Data Management & Benefit Administration

Maintain accurate member records through cloud-based administration systems
Execute member lifecycle processes (transfers, retirements, etc) in compliance with regulatory guidelines
Perform benefit calculations and validate data integrity under senior supervision

Member Engagement & Support

Deliver timely responses to member enquiries via email, phone and post in line with service level agreements
Provide clear, jargon-free guidance on pension benefits while demonstrating empathy

Team Collaboration & Innovation

Manage caseloads effectively to meet team processing targets
Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions with colleagues and mentors

Professional Development

Complete mandatory training programmes within specified deadlines
Apply technical knowledge practically through supervised casework
Pursue self-directed learning to understand end-to-end pension administration

What we’re looking for

Good levels of numeracy and literacy
Clear and consistent written and spoken communication skills
The ability to organise information, priorities and deadlines
The ability to work with numerical and financial information
An interest in pensions, business and solving problems
The ability to build effective working relationships
Confidence in Microsoft Office
A willingness to learn, ask questions and use feedback
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, valuing different perspectives
Communicate clearly and listen to other people’s views
Consistent care taken over quality, accuracy and follow-through
Those that can respond constructively when priorities change
Those that stay curious and look for better ways to solve problems
Consistently show respect, fairness and integrity

We will assess these behaviours in a structured and consistent way during the recruitment process.

Previous pensions experience is not required.

Training and development

You will receive structured learning, practical experience and support from your team.

You will develop technical, business and professional skills through on-the-job learning, formal training and hands-on client work.

Length of programme

This placement starts on Monday 28 June 2027 and will continue for 13 months until Friday 28 July 2028.

Location and working pattern

This role is based in our Birmingham office.

Expected office attendance, including the first few months is four days per week minimum in office and then two/three days a week in the office moving forwards.

The working pattern will reflect client, team and learning needs. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

Entry requirements

You must be currently in your penultimate year of full-time university study – looking for an industrial placement before returning to university in September 2028 looking to complete university by September 2029
You need to be available for full time work from Monday 28 June 2027 - Friday 28 July 2028 and be returning to university for your final year of full-time study in September 2028.
We welcome applications from people studying any subject

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position and therefore you will need to be able to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Recruitment process

The recruitment process will include;

completing an online application form where we will establish your eligibility for this role
an invitation to complete a ‘Skills that Build’ assessment and numerical reasoning online assessment - more information on this is available here
online motivation and competency questions requiring video and/or written responses
a further review of your application assessing your potential to be successful in this role
an interview, in-person, with Managers in this role in the office you have applied to be based in

We will explain what to expect before each stage. The process will assess your motivation, numerical and problem-solving skills, communication, teamwork and approach to learning. It will not assume previous pensions knowledge.

Accessibility

It’s our vision to foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment, which recognises individuals for their unique contribution, celebrates their differences without judgement and is committed to driving measurable change.

Isio promises to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, giving all candidates the opportunity to shine. We will reduce or remove barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

What reasonable adjustments can we offer?

Adjustments are made on a case-by-case basis, but can include: