Pensions Assistant

Croda; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Free lunch in on-site restaurant

Access to share plans

Generous parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Free car parking on Croda sites

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Pensions Assistant to join our Pension team, responsible for administering the Croda Pension Scheme in line with the Service Level Agreement and ensuring member data is up to date and accurate.

This is a hybrid role based at the Cowick Hall office; you will handle leavers, data changes, payroll-related tasks, and communications while supporting pension projects and team colleagues. Email [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in pension administration required.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Administer pension scheme activities including leavers, data changes, and setting up benefits.
• Take telephone calls and handle emailed enquiries.
• Perform pension calculations with team support.
• Send out member communications.
• Collate and process invoices and submit monthly Trustee bank reconciliation.
• Support pension team members with projects and pensioner payroll.

Skills

Pension administration experience

Effective communicator

Team player

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Pensions Assistant to join our Pension team, responsible for administering the Croda Pension Scheme in line with the Service Level Agreement and ensuring member data is up to date and accurate.

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous pension administration experience
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• A willingness to learn with a can-do attitude
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Products including proficiency in Excel and Word
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator
• Team player

What You’ll Be Doing

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• A variety of administration activities connected to the running of the pension scheme, including leavers, data changes, setting up benefits into payment
• Taking telephone calls from members and dealing with emailed enquiries.
• Performing pension calculations, with the support of the pension team
• Sending out member communications
• Collate and process invoices and submitting monthly Trustee bank reconciliation
• Support other pension team members with pension projects and pensioner payroll

At Croda, everyone has a part to play in maintaining a safe, inclusive and sustainable workplace. We value people who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their colleagues and the protection of the environment.

What We Offer

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health
• Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
• Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role. Initially the role will be fully based at the Cowick Hall office but once the person is established in role working from home for two days a week is possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.