Pensions Team Leader

Coyles; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in London is seeking an experienced Pensions Team Leader to oversee the Benefits Processing Team. The role involves managing a team of seven, ensuring high-quality pensions administration, and supporting service continuity. Ideal candidates will have a strong pensions background and excellent communication skills. This position offers a key opportunity for operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in pensions administration and benefits processing.
• Proven line management background, ideally within a public sector or pensions environment.
• Ability to maintain service continuity in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Benefits Processing Team.
• Provide direct line management, coaching, and support to 7 staff members.
• Ensure accurate processing of refunds, deferred benefits, transfers, and related tasks.

Skills

Pensions administration

People management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced Pensions Team Leader to provide interim leadership and ensure the smooth running of its Benefits Processing Team. This is a key operational role supporting service continuity and the delivery of high-quality pensions administration.

The Role

You will lead and manage a team of seven staff responsible for front-line communications and pensions administration tasks. The team handles calls, emails, post and processes junior benefits work including refunds, deferred benefits, transfers, and general member queries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining performance standards, supporting staff, managing workflows, and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of pensions processing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Benefits Processing Team
• Provide direct line management, coaching, and support to 7 staff members
• Oversee front-line enquiries via phone, email, and written correspondence
• Ensure accurate processing of refunds, deferred benefits, transfers, and related tasks
• Maintain service quality, compliance, and operational performance
• Contribute to problem-solving, service improvements, and workload planning

About You

• Demonstrable experience in pensions administration and benefits processing
• Proven line management background, ideally within a public sector or pensions environment
• Strong operational understanding of front-line pensions services
• Excellent communication, organisational, and people-management skills
• Ability to maintain service continuity in a busy environment

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd