Pensions Administration Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in insurance and consulting is seeking a Pensions Administration Team Leader in Southampton. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team while driving results and fostering a culture of excellence. Your leadership will be crucial in managing complex pension challenges and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions

Mental health support

Holiday trading options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with occupational pension schemes (DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid).
• Minimum 2 years as Principal/Senior Administrator or Deputy Team Lead.
• Proficiency in complex manual pensions calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pensions administration team and manage client relationships.
• Ensure payrolls and pension increases are delivered accurately and on time.
• Conduct audits and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Pensions Administration

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Coaching

Job description

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Pensions Administration Team Leader, southampton

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Client:

BranWell Ford

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Transform Pensions Admin? This team needs you.

Step into a role where leadership isn’t just about managing - it's about motivating, elevating, and setting the pace for excellence. This is your chance to take charge of a thriving pensions administration team at the heart of a global organisation that's reshaping the future of insurance, risk, and consulting.

If you're a natural leader with a sharp eye for process improvement, a passion for people, and the drive to deliver results—this is where your next chapter begins.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert —build trusted relationships and deliver smart, consultative solutions to complex pension challenges.
• Lead with authority and insight, offering clear, confident advice on pensions issues that keeps clients informed and empowered.
• Turn problems into progress—handle errors and complaints with care, drive resolutions, and implement improvements that make a lasting difference.
• Coach, energise, and elevate your team—unlock their potential, celebrate their wins, and set the standard for high performance.
• Keep the engine running smoothly—ensure payrolls, pension increases, and projects are delivered right, and on time.
• Be the quality gatekeeper—conduct audits, spot opportunities for improvement, and make processes smarter, faster, and stronger.
• Monitor staff performance, address concerns, and implement improvement plans.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with various occupational pension schemes (DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid)
• Proven knowledge of pensions projects and scheme events (advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years as Principal/Senior Administrator or Deputy Team Lead
• Experience in occupational pension scheme administration, quality checking, and mentoring
• Proficiency in complex manual pensions calculations
• Hybrid working (Manchester office twice a week)
• Generous annual leave allowance and holiday trading options
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and mental health support
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [emailprotected] including the job reference number.

To find out more or for a confidential chat to discuss any other roles, please call us directly on 01279 859000, we would be delighted to speak with you.