Client Service Specialist- Pension

Howden Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare provision

Wellbeing offers

Competitive salary

Generous pensions

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Client Services Specialist to deliver pension administrative servicing for our client base in Bristol, working with the Pensions team to meet service level agreements and client needs.

You will manage renewals, monitor insurer performance, handle queries, update systems, and contribute to retention and growth with a collaborative, detail-driven approach. The role offers RO1/RO4 pathway potential and a strong, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Strong prioritisation and work management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and efficient communication with clients, insurers and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Knowledge of Group Pension providers and current regulations.
• Experience with Employee Benefits consultancy or insurance provider preferred.
• RO1 & RO4 qualifications preferred.
• Motivated to learn about the Employee Benefits industry and Group Pension sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide pension administrative servicing support for pension clients, collaborating with the Pension Consultancy Team and in line with the scope of service.
• Complete work for scheme renewals or market reviews, collate and analyse results, and support report production.
• Monitor insurers’ performance and challenge insurers to resolve issues for clients.
• Handle client queries (verbal and written) per SLAs and liaise with insurers to deliver outcomes.
• Update internal systems to maintain compliance and track workload.
• Own and proactively manage workload and client relationships with the Consultancy team to support retention and growth.
• Provide peer review support as necessary.

Skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Pensions knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Employee Benefits experience

RO1/RO4 knowledge

Job description

## Client Service Specialist- PensionApplylocations: Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0018600# **Who are we?**Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.**Client Services Specialist****Pensions**HEBW Howden Employee Benefits & WellbeingFrom day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.**Role Overview:**Howden are seeking a Client Services Specialist to achieve success for our clients. This role specifically focuses on delivering exceptional client service within our Pensions team and how operationally we can underpin and support our client’s needs.**Role Responsibilities**:* Provide pension administrative servicing support for our pension clients, working collaboratively alongside the Pension Consultancy Team and inline with the client's Scope of Service agreement* Complete work for scheme renewals or market reviews in line with clients’ requirements, collation, and analysis of results in appropriate format and support the Consultancy Team with report production* Monitor insurers’ performance on behalf of clients and challenge insurer as appropriate to resolve any issues* Deal with client queries (verbal and written) in line with service level agreements and liaise with insurers where necessary to deliver this* Update all internal systems as per process ensuring we remain compliant* Ownership of and proactive management of your workload* Manage client relationships in conjunction with the Consultancy team to support retention & growth opportunities* Provide peer review support as necessary.**Role Requirements:*** Strong prioritisation and work management skills* Excellent attention to detail* Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently (both verbally and written) with clients, insurers, internal and external stakeholders* Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues* Good understanding of all Group Pension providers in the current market* Good understanding of industry regulations, compliance requirements and technical specifications* Good understanding of the Employee Benefits sector and its associated products* Experience of working with an Employee Benefits Consultancy or with an Insurance Provider is preferred but not essential* RO1 & RO4 held, this is preferred but not essential. The business will support you in working towards this* Motivated with a strong desire to learn about the Employee Benefits industry and specifically the Group Pension sector.**What do we offer in return?**A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that. 3 What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference – not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.**Our Culture: People First**We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:An employee-ownership modelAligned external investorsThe trust and integrity born of friendshipExpertiseIndependence Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden.Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone.**Diversity and Inclusion**At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances# **What do we offer in return?**A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:* Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new* We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges* We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond# # **Reasonable adjustments**We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours\* or hybrid working\*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.\*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent