Pensions Administration Manager

Focus Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday (buy/sell)

Pension matching

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Administration Manager - Pensions Administration in London (Hybrid) seeks an experienced leader to manage a portfolio of pension clients and trustee relationships while guiding a high-performing team.

You will deliver pensions administration services, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive service improvements. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management in a trusted, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Significant pensions administration experience, particularly within Defined Benefit schemes.
• Strong knowledge of pensions legislation and industry developments.
• Previous people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, project management, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of pension administration clients and trustee relationships.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a dedicated administration team.
• Overseeing the delivery of pensions administration services and key projects.
• Providing technical pensions expertise and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Driving service improvements, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting business development and client growth opportunities.

Job description

Administration Manager - Pensions Administration

Central London (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Administration Manager to join our clients growing Pensions Administration team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a pensions professional with strong leadership experience to manage a portfolio of clients, lead a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional service across a range of trust-based pension schemes.

Your role as Administration Manager will be be:

• Managing a portfolio of pension administration clients and trustee relationships.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a dedicated administration team.
• Overseeing the delivery of pensions administration services and key projects.
• Providing technical pensions expertise and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Driving service improvements, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting business development and client growth opportunities.

What our client is looking for:

• Significant pensions administration experience, particularly within Defined Benefit schemes.
• Strong knowledge of pensions legislation and industry developments.
• Previous people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, project management, and communication abilities.

What our client can offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday with buy/sell option
• Pension matching and healthcare benefits
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Employee referral bonus scheme

If you are looking to take the next step in your pensions career with a business that values expertise, collaboration, and client service, we would love to hear from you