Pensions Advisor

Usdaw Union; Salford; On-site; GBP 39,468 - 48,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

34 hours week

Generous holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Free health assessments

Job summary

A leading trade union in the UK is seeking a Pensions Advisor. This role involves providing frontline pensions guidance to Union members, developing policies, and advising on pension provision. The ideal candidate should have experience in the pensions industry and hold a relevant qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexitime and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the pensions industry is essential.
• Preferably educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification.
• Equally relevant work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline pensions guidance service to Union members.
• Support the Pensions Officer in developing policies on pensions.
• Advise on Company and State pension provision.

Skills

Experience in pensions industry

Educated to degree level

Professional Industry qualification (PMI/CII)

Job description

Pensions Advisor – Head Office (Ref: 931)

Deadline: Noon on 12 November 2025

Salary: £39,468 pa rising to £48,702 after three years' service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions. A vacancy exists for a Pensions Advisor based at the Union’s Head Office.

What we Offer

• Flexitime
• 34 hours week
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro‑rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
• Free health assessments (post probation).

Principal Duties

Under the general direction of the Pensions Officer to provide a frontline pensions guidance service to members of the Union; provide a support service to the Pensions Officer including developing policies on pensions; advise members, reps and Union Officials on matters related to Company and State pension provision; raise awareness and generate activity relating to pensions issues.

Required Qualifications

Experience of working in the pensions industry and will preferably be educated to degree level with a Professional Industry qualification such as PMI/CII or equivalent relevant work experience.

Application

An application pack can be downloaded from the USDAW website by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively,please e-mail [e-mail] or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 931. CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.