Pensions Administration Team Leader

Abenefit2u; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension administration service provider is seeking a Pensions Team Leader in Leeds. You will lead a team to manage varied occupational pension schemes, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have a background in pensions administration and strong leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with flexible homeworking.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring in pensions administration.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Proven interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of administrators for timely service delivery.
• Own complex projects and drive best practices.
• Mentor team members and foster a positive culture.

Skills

DB occupational pension schemes

Strong communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Progress toward a PMI qualification

Job description

Overview

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Make an Impact?

Are you a driven, self-motivated professional with a natural ability to lead and inspire others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same? We are looking for a Pensions Team Leader to lead a dynamic team of Administrators and deliver a high-quality, client-focused service. This is your chance to take your career to the next level, managing a key client whose large pension schemes are highly complex. You’ll play a critical role in helping deliver world-class pensions administration – and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a team of administrators to ensure timely, accurate delivery of services.
• Taking ownership of complex or project-based work and driving best practice across the team.
• Coaching and mentoring team members, helping them grow and succeed.
• Partnering with clients to deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborating on recruitment, onboarding, and team development.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven team culture.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with DB occupational pension schemes.
• Proven track record of leading or mentoring in a pensions administration environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you’re a people person who leads by example.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Progress toward a PMI qualification is desirable.

Why this opportunity?

You’ll get to work on some of the most varied and interesting clients in the industry, from schemes with hundreds of members to hundreds of thousands – all without changing employer. You will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to grow and progress your career
• Involvement in cutting-edge pensions projects
• A flexible, hybrid work environment built on trust

About the Role

You will join a dedicated team managing the administration of DB occupational Pension Schemes. Leading a team of Administrators, you will deliver a professional, high-quality service to both the Client and scheme members. If you are ambitious, self-motivated, personable, and have a positive attitude, you will thrive in this busy work environment. Working for this industry leader, you will have excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Work Arrangement

This position is Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Leeds office and 3 days working from home; the perfect mix to benefit from in-person professional collaboration whilst enjoying the flexibility of homeworking.

We are seeking someone with a demonstrable track record in dealing with DB occupational schemes. Prior experience of managing a team or experience of mentoring / training within a pensions administration environment is also essential.