Pensions Administrator

Brightwell; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work practices

Pension with employer contributions

8x Life Assurance

Health assessments

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Brightwell is seeking experienced DB pension administrators to join our fast-paced team. You will service scheme members, communicate clearly, and process casework accurately in line with scheme rules and pensions legislation.

You will maintain our pensions administration systems, contribute ideas for improvement, and support the team as we implement new schemes and transitions. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience administering a defined benefit pension scheme.
• Up-to-date understanding of relevant UK pension legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills with high attention to detail.
• Good organisation and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class service to pension scheme members, communicating in writing and verbally, and processing casework accurately.
• Maintain pension administration systems and databases.
• Contribute to the team and suggest improvements.
• Document work processes and support other Member Services colleagues.
• Assist in implementing new pension schemes and transitions.

Skills

Defined benefit administration

Pensions legislation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Pension software

Job description

Are you passionate about pensions and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want to hear from you! Due to growth and our ongoing development plan, we are seeking experienced DB pension administrators to join our dynamic team.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide a best-in-class service to our pension scheme members, communicating with them both in writing and verbally, and processing casework accurately in accordance with scheme rules and pensions legislation

• Maintain our pensions administration systems and databases

• Proactively contribute to the team and share ideas for continuous improvement

• Document work processes and provide support to other members of the Member Services teams

• Assist in the implementation of new pension schemes and transitions

This Role Would Suit People Who Have:

• Experience administering a defined benefit pension scheme

• An up-to-date understanding of relevant UK pension legislation

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt their approach to different audiences and situations

• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisation skills, with the ability to manage their own workload while supporting the team

Why Brightwell?

As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development in an award-winning supportive work environment, career development, and a great benefits package including:

• Annual performance bonus

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays

• A pension with up to 17% employer contributions (depending on age)

• 8 x salary Life Assurance

• Free health assessments

• Health cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub platform access

• Free parking

Building an Inclusive Work Environment:

Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell’s RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.