Pension Administrator

CV Screen; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the North East is looking for a Pensions Administrator to join their dedicated team. The role involves maintaining pension records, liaising with members and providers, and supporting various projects within the pensions administration. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pension administration, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000 plus a range of benefits including a company pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a holiday allowance of 25 days, with the option to purchase more.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus option to purchase more

Company pension scheme with matched contributions

Private medical insurance

Free local travel pass

Qualifications

• Previous experience within pension administration is essential.
• Excellent communication and numerical skills required.
• High attention to detail is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate pension records and process calculations using the in-house pension systems.
• Liaise with scheme members and third-party providers, offering clear and helpful responses to queries.
• Prepare and send regular correspondence, including annual statements and bulk mailings.
• Support ongoing and ad-hoc pension administration projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and pension regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Job description

Pensions Administrator – Newcastle – £32,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pensions Administrator to join a well-established organisation based in Newcastle. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £32,000 plus a generous benefits package. The company is a large and respected organisation, operating for over 30 years, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service to its members. You'll be joining a dedicated pensions team responsible for administering both final salary and money purchase pension schemes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate pension records and process calculations using the in-house pension systems

• Liaise with scheme members and third-party providers, offering clear and helpful responses to queries

• Prepare and send regular correspondence, including annual statements and bulk mailings

• Support ongoing and ad-hoc pension administration projects as required

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and pension regulations

What Experience is Required

• Previous experience within pension administration

• Excellent communication and numerical skills, with high attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000, dependent on experience

• Annual discretionary bonus (up to 10%)

• Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 from home)

• 25 days holiday (plus the option to purchase more)

• Company pension scheme with matched contributions

• Private medical insurance and free local travel pass

Location

The office is based in Newcastleand is easily commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Cramlington, Morpeth, Chester-le-Street, and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence for consideration.

Alternate Job Titles

• Pension Scheme Administrator

• Employee Benefits Administrator

• Retirement Benefits Assistant

• Pensions Support Officer