Pension Technical Manager

Hydrogen Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Pension Technical Manager/Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in pensions. This senior role involves advising on legislation, compliance, and overseeing complex cases. Ideal candidates will have deep pensions knowledge and experience in training and operational support. The position offers a permanent or day rate contract with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations or compliance teams.
• Knowledge of FCA and HMRC regulations.
• Able to oversee technical queries and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead on pensions and platform issues.
• Oversee technical queries, death benefit management, disputes, and drawdown cases.
• Deliver training to upskill internal teams.

Skills

Deep pensions technical knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

R04, CF9, or equivalent

Job description

Pension Technical Manager / Specialist - Life and Pensions

Contract: This role can be available on a permanent and day rate contract basis

Location: Newcastle with hybrid working (this can be discussed if you are not a local candidate)

This is a senior technical role, responsible for providing subject matter expertise across DC, SIPP, and SSAS schemes. You'll advise on pension legislation, taxation, drawdown, and regulatory compliance, supporting teams with complex casework and projects.

Key Focus Areas

• Serve as a technical lead on pensions and platform issues.
• Oversee technical queries, death benefit management, disputes, and drawdown cases.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and HMRC regulations.
• Deliver training to upskill internal teams and maintain competency.
• Lead projects related to operational or legislative change.

Ideal for someone with deep pensions technical knowledge (e.g., R04, CF9, or equivalent) and experience supporting operations or compliance teams.