Pension Administrator

Recruit Wealth Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Recruit Wealth Limited in Edinburgh is seeking a SIPP Administrator to join a growing, award-winning pension provider with hybrid working. You will support clients and regulated advisers, handling full life cycle of SIPP administration and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role offers exposure to complex pension cases, development opportunities across pensions, operations and financial services, and a supportive culture. Salary is £25,000–£27,000 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SIPP and pension regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Solid understanding of investment transactions and pension products.
• Confidence engaging with advisers, clients and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support clients and regulated advisers with pension administration.
• Process SIPP transfer-in/out requests and new business applications.
• Administer drawdown and retirement income payments.
• Calculate member benefits including drawdown, bereavement and divorce cases.
• Process investment applications and withdrawals; use HMRC/payroll systems.
• Liaise with advisers, clients, solicitors and third-party providers.
• Support SIPPs and SSAS arrangements, including property-based schemes.
• Maintain service levels and contribute to risk and regulatory processes.
• Assist with complaint resolution when required.

Skills

SIPP knowledge

Pensions regulations

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Excel

Customer-focused

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

SIPP Administrator | Award-Winning Pension Provider | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced SIPP or pensions professional looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?

Vacancy Detail

We're working with a highly respected, award-winning pension provider that continues to grow year after year through innovation, outstanding service and market-leading pension solutions. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to strengthen their established SIPP Administration team with several new hires.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation in the pensions industry, offering long-term career development, hybrid working, a supportive culture and exposure to a varied and technically interesting caseload.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a recognised and award‑winning pension provider
• Hybrid home and office working available
• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Strong focus on employee well-being and development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression across the wider business
• High staff retention and a collaborative team environment
• Work with experienced professionals across pensions, operations and financial services
• Exposure to complex pension cases, retirement planning and investment administration

The Role

As a SIPP Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting both clients and regulated financial advisers, ensuring all pension administration is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

This position offers a broad range of responsibilities across the full life cycle of a SIPP, making it ideal for candidates seeking variety, technical exposure and the opportunity to further develop your pension expertise.

Key Duties Will Include

• Processing SIPP transfer-in and transfer-out requests
• Managing new business applications through to completion
• Administering pension drawdown and retirement income payments
• Calculating member benefits, including drawdown, bereavement and divorce‑related cases
• Processing investment applications and withdrawals
• Using HMRC online services and payroll systems to administer member benefits
• Liaising with financial advisers, clients, solicitors and third‑party providers
• Supporting the administration of SIPPs and SSAS arrangements, including property‑based schemes where applicable
• Maintaining high service standards and meeting agreed service levels
• Contributing to risk management and regulatory compliance processes
• Assisting with complaint resolution where required

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have previous pensions administration experience, not just SIPP experience.

You’ll Ideally Possess

• Knowledge of SIPP and/or pension regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Good understanding of investment transactions and pension products
• Confidence working with financial advisers, clients and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A positive, proactive and customer‑focused approach

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development. Whether you're looking to further your career within pensions administration, broaden your technical knowledge, or join a business with a genuine focus on employee development and work‑life balance, this opportunity offers all of that and more.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom | Salary: £25000 - £27000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/09/2026