Pensions Project Administrator

Isio; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Market-leading bonus scheme

Study support for professional qualifications

Development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading pensions administration company is seeking a Pensions Project Administrator to join their Administration Project Implementations Team. The role involves supporting operational teams in pension administration projects, conducting data analysis, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience in Defined Benefit pension schemes, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes, preferably with project focus.
• Experience in a third-party administration environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow in pensions administration.
• Organisational and time-management skills, handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience in a third-party administration environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and monitoring of pension administration projects.
• Perform data analysis and validation to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare regular project status reports on milestones and issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective communication.
• Identify process efficiencies and implement best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide support on project-related activities and pension processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

Pensions Project Administrator – Isio

We are seeking a Pensions Project Administrator to join our newly created specialist Administration Project Implementations Team. The role supports operational teams in delivering pension administration projects while maintaining day‑to‑day operations. It is based in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol or Croydon with a hybrid workstyle.

Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist in planning, execution, and monitoring of pension administration projects, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious completion.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity, identifying and resolving discrepancies under supervision.
• Reporting: Prepare regular project status reports, highlighting milestones, risks, and issues and recommending improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with regulations, industry standards, and internal policies; stay current on pension legislation.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, clients, team members, and third‑party providers to ensure effective communication.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement best practices to enhance service delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, risk registers, and issue logs.
• Training and Support: Provide support to team members and clients on project‑related activities and pension processes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes, preferably with project focus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Organisational and time‑management skills, managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience in a third‑party administration environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Willingness to learn and grow in pensions administration.
• Technical pensions and legislative knowledge is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and market‑leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance.
• Study support for professional qualifications with salary increases for exam passes.
• Development and training opportunities throughout your career with us.
• A friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping you deliver your best work.

What’s next?

Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the simple online application process.

Equal Opportunity

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where colleagues feel they belong. We uphold respect, fairness, and inclusion in all actions and decisions. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments during any recruitment stage, please email [e-mail]. We offer hybrid, flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology