Pensions Administrator

Alexander Lloyd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is recruiting a Pensions Administrator in Newcastle with a focus on delivering high-quality pensions administration across DB, DC, CARE, and hybrid arrangements. You’ll build strong client relationships and ensure excellent service to members.

The role involves managing day-to-day tasks, supporting on annual projects, performing calculations, and mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative environment. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions administration, particularly with defined benefits schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day pensions administration tasks for a diverse portfolio of schemes.
• Support on annual projects such as benefit statements, renewals and pension increases.
• Perform and check calculations (manual and automated).
• Act as a point of contact for clients and member queries.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Pensions administration

Defined benefits (DB)

Client relationships

Numerical & analytical skills

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Pensions Administrator

Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading UK consultancy and administration firm in Newcastle, where your expertise will make a real impact. Our client offers flexible hybrid working arrangement of two days per week in the office.

About the opportunity:

We're looking for a Pensions Administrator to join a collaborative team; you will be delivering high-quality administration services to a diverse portfolio of pension schemes. You'll work across defined benefits (DB), and defined contributions (DC), CARE and hybrid arrangements, building strong client relationships and ensuring outstanding service delivery to its members.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a wide range of day-to-day pensions administration tasks
• Supporting on key annual projects such as benefit statements, renewals and pension increases
• Performing and checking calculations (manual and auto-mated)
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and member queries
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in pensions administration, particularly with defined benefits schemes
• Strong understanding of current pensions legislation and regulatory requirements
• Confidence in handling calculations, member events and complex queries
• Experience checking work and supporting junior colleagues
• Strong numerical and analytical skills