Pensions Project & Administration Analyst

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working practices

Professional development and careerop

Mentoring and training opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking an experienced pensions professional to join our operations team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will support pensions administration and project work, analyse scheme data, and help drive process improvements across multiple clients and schemes.

The role requires knowledge of UK pensions (DB and DC), strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams with accuracy and clear communication. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience within UK pensions administration.
• Good knowledge of DB and DC pension schemes.
• Experience with pension scheme data, calculations or rectification activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical information clearly.
• Experience working collaboratively within project or operational environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and pension administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of pensions administration and operational improvement projects.
• Analyse pension scheme data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with complex member and scheme cases requiring technical expertise.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Plan, monitor and complete project activities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for clients and colleagues.
• Help develop and improve internal processes, controls and service standards.
• Support wider client initiatives and business development opportunities.

Skills

Pensions administration

Defined Benefit (DB) experience

Defined Contribution (DC) experience

Data analysis

Data rectification

Microsoft Office

Pension systems

Education

Pensions qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pension administration systems

Job description

Due to continued business growth and an expanding client portfolio, a leading pensions firm are hiring for an experienced pensions professional with experience in defined benefit pensions to join its growing operations team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions administrator who enjoys combining technical pensions knowledge with project-based work. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a range of pension scheme projects, helping to improve administration processes, resolve complex data issues, and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and scheme members. Working as part of a specialist team, the successful individual will contribute to a variety of pensions-related initiatives, including operational improvement projects, scheme data reviews, member record remediation exercises, and client administration developments. The role offers exposure to a broad range of pension arrangements and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. This position would suit someone who is naturally analytical, enjoys solving problems, and is confident managing workstreams while maintaining excellent service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pensions administration and operational improvement projects.
• Analyse pension scheme data and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with complex member and scheme cases requiring technical expertise.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver agreed project objectives.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and successful completion of project activities.
• Prepare reports, summaries and recommendations for clients and colleagues.
• Help develop and improve internal processes, controls and service standards.
• Support wider client initiatives and business development opportunities where appropriate.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed deadlines.

About You

• Experience within UK pensions administration.
• Good knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes.
• Experience working with pension scheme data, calculations or rectification activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively within project or operational environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and pension administration systems.

Professional pensions qualifications are desirable, although candidates with strong practical experience and a genuine interest in developing their expertise will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements with a mix of home and office-based working.
• Flexible working practices that support work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to mentoring, training and professional qualifications.
• A supportive and collaborative culture that values new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Health, wellbeing and volunteering initiatives.