Pensions Administration Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pensions Administration Manager to lead their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while ensuring compliance with pensions legislation and delivering top-notch administration services. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring colleagues, managing client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative solutions. The company promotes a vibrant work culture that values diversity and encourages professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible holiday options and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus flexibility

Flexible Bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a digital GP service

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pensions administration, especially with DB schemes.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pensions administration services for assigned client portfolio.
• Oversee client relationships and participate in meetings.
• Mentor team members and manage workflow.

Skills

Pensions Administration

Knowledge of Pensions Legislation

Leadership and Management

Project Management

Numerical Aptitude

Presentation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Pensions Administration Manager
Senior Consultant
Bristol
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
Ref: 002738

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager to join our vibrant Bristol office with hybrid working. This is a new and exciting role where it would best suit someone from a similar Pensions Manager role with extensive experience and knowledge of DB pension schemes, pension legislation and managing a portfolio of clients.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn.

The Team
Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

The Role
As a Administration Manager with XPS you will:

1. Lead the provision of pensions administration services for the assigned XPS Administration client portfolio.
2. Oversee day-to-day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients, and participate in trustee and client meetings where applicable.
3. Actively participate in XPS Administration's marketing initiatives, new business activities, attending new business pitches and company events. Seek opportunities to generate additional income from existing client portfolio.
4. Provide expert advice solutions to pensions queries and pensions consultative advice; keep abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry.
5. Oversee the project management of annual and ad-hoc projects such as renewals, benefit statements, pension increases, scheme returns, and trustees' reports and accounts.
6. Mentor less experienced colleagues in the team.
7. Take responsibility for all aspects of admin billing, in conjunction with Operations Manager and/or Client Manager.
8. Present technical matters at team meetings.
9. Lead non-client activities, conduct internal audits, and implement changes for quality improvement.
10. Manage total workflow of the team.
11. Identify team objectives or necessary changes in line with business needs.
12. Contribute positively to regular management meetings.
13. Conduct appraisals, set individual and team objectives, and handle HR-related activities.
14. Forge strong working relationships with other departments/teams.
15. Ensure accurate updating on the time recording system for both chargeable and non-chargeable activities.

Your profile
Essential Criteria

• Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit schemes.
• Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation framework.
• Previous supervisory, leadership and management experience.
• Third party pensions administration experience preferred.
• Previous presentational experience is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate a numerical aptitude.
• Previous project management experience.
• IT proficient, in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

What we offer:
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day
• Staff referral scheme

What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.