Pensions Administrator

Focus Resourcing; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday with buy/sell

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Digital GP service

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Focus Resourcing is recruiting a Senior Pensions Administrator for a prestigious pensions company in Newcastle. The role is permanent and full-time with hybrid work and office presence required in the initial settling-in period.

You will deliver high-level administration for trust-based pension schemes and guide team members to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include calculating and dispensing scheme benefits, maintaining membership records, coordinating with clients, actuaries and third

Qualifications

• Experience in DB schemes and the pensions sector for 12 months+

Responsibilities

• Calculate and dispense scheme benefits
• Maintain membership records
• Engage in project work assigned by managers
• Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties
• Offer verbal and written technical insights
• Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive support

Team guidance

Education

CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI pensions qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Newcastle

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time - Hybrid (first 6 months will be office based)

Our client is a prestigious pensions company, and they are now seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator for their busy office in Newcastle. This is a hybrid role with an office presence expected twice per week but will require more office time during the initial 'settling in' period. You will be providing high level administration for trust-based pension schemes.

Responsibilities include guiding team members, checking, verifying tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with pension laws. Strong communication and proactive support are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and dispense scheme benefits
• Maintain membership records
• Engage in project work assigned by managers
• Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties
• Offer verbal and written technical insights
• Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

Your Profile:

Essential:

• Experience in DB schemes and the pensions sector for 12 months +
• Organisational skills and a methodical approach
• Support development of high standards and customer service
• Effective communication and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Commitment to pursuing pensions qualifications (e.g., CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI)

On offer:

• Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility.
• Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts.
• We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service.
• Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available