Interim SIPP Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Interim SIPP Manager for a hands-on role focusing on SIPP administration. The candidate will manage and reconcile SIPP accounts, oversee transfers, and ensure excellent client service during a transitional period. Ideal applicants should have senior-level experience in SIPP or SSAS pension administration, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and proven expertise in managing complex pension transfers. This contract role, based in Bristol, offers a competitive salary between £45K and £50K.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in SIPP or SSAS pension administration.
• Proven expertise in pension transfers.
• Strong knowledge of UK pension legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile a portfolio of SIPP accounts.
• Oversee manual transfer to new providers.
• Provide client service excellence, covering various pension functions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support improvements.

Skills

SIPP administration

SSAS administration

Client service excellence

Stakeholder coordination

Process improvements

Job description

Job Description

Interim SIPP Manager (Contractor), Bristol, 18-24 months, £45‑50K

A unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced pensions professional to take on a senior interim role during a pivotal period of transition. This position involves managing and reconciling a portfolio of Self‑Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) accounts and overseeing their manual transfer to new providers.

If you have substantial experience in SIPP or SSAS administration and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a hands‑on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end SIPP administration across multiple books of business, including complex cases
• Reconciliation and transfer management of client accounts to new schemes
• Client service excellence, covering benefit calculations, drawdowns, disinvestments and bank reconciliations
• Stakeholder coordination with internal teams, clients, IFAs, and receiving schemes
• Leadership and mentoring, supporting junior colleagues and identifying process improvements

About you

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Senior‑level experience in SIPP or SSAS pension administration
• Proven expertise in pension transfers
• Strong knowledge of UK pension legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload
• Experience in training and supporting te...