Pensions Specialist

www.sammons.co.uk; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Pensions Specialist to join their in-house pensions team in Bedfordshire, East of England. This hybrid role entails governance, oversight, and delivery of UK and Ireland pension provisions, ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of pension schemes and excellent communication skills, playing a vital role as an advisor to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Referral scheme with bonuses

Commitment to diversity in hiring

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, UK pensions legislation.
• Strong planning, analysis, and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pension governance and strategic projects across UK&I.
• Manage automatic enrolment compliance and triennial re-enrolment.
• Provide data for pension disclosures in financial statements.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Planning

Education

Knowledge of UK pensions legislation

Solid knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes

Job description

Bedfordshire, East of England | Excellent | Posted 2 days ago

• Job Title: Pensions Specialist
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Bedfordshire, East of England
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Salary: Excellent
• Reference: V-99329
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 18/06/2025 13:46

Job Description

Pensions Specialist

Bedfordshire, East of England | Excellent | Posted 2 days ago

Are you looking for the next level role within an in-house pensions team? Are you passionate about delivering a best-in-class service and are you ready to make a difference to an existing high performing team?

If you are looking for a new challenge now, we are looking for you

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a capable and motivated individual to support the Head of Corporate Pensions in the effective governance, strategic oversight, and delivery of pension provision across the UK and Ireland. This role is key to ensuring compliance with pension legislation, supporting financial reporting processes, and managing a wide range of business-critical pension projects. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on all aspects of pensions, life assurance, and related benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead pension governance and strategic projects across UK&I, ensuring effective delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the end-to-end process for automatic enrolment compliance and triennial re-enrolment across UK entities.
• Provide data and analysis to support pension disclosures in Group and statutory financial statements.
• Assist with de-risking strategies such as trivial commutation and pension increase exchange exercises.
• Support NHS and other external scheme participation, including bulk transfers and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate the collection of notifiable events across UK businesses and liaise with The Pensions Regulator.
• Advise on pensions-related aspects of acquisitions, disposals, and new contracts including TUPE compliance.
• Prepare materials for employee and pension forums, and support ongoing communication with UK divisions.
• Manage life assurance renewals, audits, and handle day-to-day queries and processes.
• Liaise with global teams on executive retirement planning, including Scheme Zero and LTI coordination.
• Lead the annual administration and communication of the Bonus Sacrifice Scheme.
• Act as the go-to contact for HR, payroll, and benefits teams on pensions-related issues across UK businesses.

Are you looking for the next level role within an in-house pensions team? Are you passionate about delivering a best-in-class service and are you ready to make a difference to an existing high performing team?

If you are looking for a new challenge now, we are looking for you

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a capable and motivated individual to support the Head of Corporate Pensions in the effective governance, strategic oversight, and delivery of pension provision across the UK and Ireland. This role is key to ensuring compliance with pension legislation, supporting financial reporting processes, and managing a wide range of business-critical pension projects. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on all aspects of pensions, life assurance, and related benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead pension governance and strategic projects across UK&I, ensuring effective delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the end-to-end process for automatic enrolment compliance and triennial re-enrolment across UK entities.
• Provide data and analysis to support pension disclosures in Group and statutory financial statements.
• Assist with de-risking strategies such as trivial commutation and pension increase exchange exercises.
• Support NHS and other external scheme participation, including bulk transfers and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate the collection of notifiable events across UK businesses and liaise with The Pensions Regulator.
• Advise on pensions-related aspects of acquisitions, disposals, and new contracts including TUPE compliance.
• Prepare materials for employee and pension forums, and support ongoing communication with UK divisions.
• Manage life assurance renewals, audits, and handle day-to-day queries and processes.
• Liaise with global teams on executive retirement planning, including Scheme Zero and LTI coordination.
• Lead the annual administration and communication of the Bonus Sacrifice Scheme.
• Act as the go-to contact for HR, payroll, and benefits teams on pensions-related issues across UK businesses.

Your Profile

• Solid knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, UK pensions legislation, and financial reporting for pensions.
• Strong planning, analysis, and communication abilities; able to work independently and influence across business functions.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, resilient, and capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Please quote reference 99329

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