Pension Manager

BWD Search & Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional trustee firm in Manchester seeks individuals for a role in pensions governance. This position involves supporting trustee governance processes and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing secretarial and administrative support. Candidates should have pensions experience, strong administrative capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The firm promotes professional development, making it an ideal opportunity for long-term career growth in pensions governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions governance is essential.
• Proven ability to take accurate meeting minutes and support at meetings.
• Must communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support trustee governance processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide scheme secretarial and administrative support, including minute-taking.
• Collaborate with trustees, advisers, and internal stakeholders to deliver services.

Skills

Pensions experience

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Job description

Overview

We’re partnering with a professional trustee firm operating at the forefront of pensions governance. The business has a clear focus on modern, independent trusteeship, combining deep governance expertise with a data-led and technology-enabled approach to support trustees and schemes effectively.

The firm is particularly strong in the sole trustee space, offering individuals early responsibility, meaningful exposure to trustee boards, and the opportunity to work closely with highly experienced professionals. There is a strong emphasis on professional development and progression, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in pensions governance and take real ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting trustee governance processes and regulatory compliance
• Providing scheme secretarial and administrative support, including accurate minute-taking
• Working closely with trustees, advisers, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality trustee services

Key Experience

• Pensions experience with exposure to trustee governance
• Strong administrative capability, including minute-taking and meeting support
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and collaborative in approach

Candidates are encouraged to get in touch, as the client is open to individuals at multiple levels, depending on experience. If you’re excited by the idea of working in a modern, governance-led business and want to play an active role in shaping the future of pensions, we’d love to speak with you.