Pension Administration Team Leader

IPS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist pensions consultancy is looking for an experienced Pensions Administration Team Leader in Manchester to oversee service delivery for complex UK pension schemes. You will lead a team of 20, ensure compliance and quality outcomes, and operate at a senior level with clients. The role offers significant influence over service delivery and opportunities for professional growth in a high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in DB pensions administration.
• Deep knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory standards.
• Proven people leader with strong performance and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of up to around 20 administrators.
• Full accountability for service delivery, compliance, quality, and client outcomes.
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and process enhancement.

Skills

DB pensions administration experience

Leadership and people management

Knowledge of UK pensions legislation

Operational efficiency and process enhancement

Audit and control frameworks

Job description

Pensions Administration Team Leader

A specialist pensions consultancy is seeking a highly experienced pensions administration leader to oversee service delivery for a portfolio of complex UK pension schemes.

The role

Lead and develop a team of up to around 20 administrators

Full accountability for service delivery, compliance, quality and client outcomes

• Oversight of large DB schemes

Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement and process enhancement

Contribute at senior leadership / board level

Support audits, scheme onboarding and new business activity

About you

10+ years’ experience in DB pensions administration

Deep knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory standards

Proven people leader with strong performance and change management skills

Confident operating at senior / strategic level with clients and stakeholders

Experienced with audit and control frameworks (e.g. AAF, ISAE, ISO)

Commercially minded, collaborative, and highly professional

Why join

Senior leadership role with real influence

Exposure to complex, high-profile schemes

Opportunity to shape service delivery and future growth