Pension Administrator

Guidant Global; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pension provider is seeking experienced Pensions Administrators to manage pension administration tasks. The ideal candidates will have a background in DB pension schemes, excellent numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role, based at home, offers benefits like 23 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Company pension and life assurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in pension administration required.
• Must be detail-oriented and data-driven.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tasks are completed on time with high quality.
• Assist in planning and training activities.
• Maintain accurate scheme records.
• Support team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Pension administration experience with knowledge of DB pension schemes

Experience working across multiple work streams, understanding GMP and LSA guidelines

Excellent numeracy and data input skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (intermediate level)

Job description

Job Title: Pensions Admin

Location: Home Based

Duration: Full Time

Hours/Days: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30, 40 hours

Reason for Hire: [Not specified]

Interview Process: 1 stage (Teams)

Guidant Briefing Notes:

• Role: Pension Administrators
• Number of positions: Up to 3
• Location: Home based
• Business area: Member Events - Provides pension administration to 180 private sector clients, servicing 1.2 million members and families. Team of 300 in administration and technical roles.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, 40 hours/week

Key skills required (ALL ESSENTIAL):

• Pension administration experience with knowledge of DB pension schemes
• Experience working across multiple work streams, understanding GMP and LSA guidelines
• Excellent numeracy and data input skills
• High accuracy, attention to detail, quality management skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (intermediate level)

Reporting into: [Not specified]

Capita end client: Capita Pensions

Expectations on communication and timelines: [Not specified]

Capita Pension Solutions seeks to recruit three Pension Administrators on a permanent basis. If you have pensions administration experience and enjoy detail-oriented tasks, this could be your opportunity.

Responsibilities include:

• Adapting to varying demands, ensuring tasks are completed on time with high quality
• Assisting in planning and training activities to meet project targets
• Achieving individual and departmental objectives
• Working within KPIs and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate scheme records
• Engaging in continuous improvement and process enhancement
• Supporting team knowledge sharing
• Adhering to Quality Management Systems and regulations
• Personal development and mandatory training
• Reporting risks, complaints, breaches promptly

Ideal candidate:

• Pensions administration experience, especially with DB schemes
• Experience across multiple work streams, GMP and LSA knowledge
• Numeracy and data skills
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Effective communicator in writing
• Intermediate MS Office skills

About Capita Pension Solutions: Leading UK pension provider serving over 600 schemes and 6 million members. Offers pensions administration, data solutions, actuarial, investment, and more.

Benefits include:

• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27), with options to buy extra
• Company pension, life assurance, cycle2work, paid parental leave, and more
• Discounts, wellbeing programs, volunteering days
• Inclusive Employee Network Groups