Pensions Team Manager

Railpen; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pensions Team Manager to lead their Rail Administration team in Darlington. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage a team dedicated to ensuring compliance with internal procedures and pensions legislation while delivering exceptional customer service. Your expertise in pensions administration and team leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages high performance and continuous improvement. With a commitment to community values and employee well-being, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pensions management within a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in the pension industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous annual bonus plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

12 months full pay maternity leave

6 months full pay paternity leave

Electric vehicle leasing

Cycle to work scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of DB administration and pensions legislation.
• Ability to develop and lead a high-performing pensions team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pensions team ensuring compliance with legislation and quality standards.
• Support team members in achieving high performance and effective development.

Skills

Pensions Administration

Team Leadership

Collaboration

Coaching and Mentoring

Deadline Management

Education

Experience in Pension Industry

Job description

Pensions Team Manager Intro

We are currently looking for a Team Manager to join the Rail Administration team in Darlington on a permanent basis.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The role

Within this role you will be required to develop and lead a pensions team, ensuring the team complies with internal procedures, all aspects of pensions legislation and regulations and adheres to service and quality standards to allow for agreed business objectives to be delivered and a first-class customer experience to be provided.

The person

We are looking for someone who has worked within the Pension industry and has extensive knowledge of DB administration. You will look to support team members to achieve high performance standards and provide effective development and learning opportunities and overall ensure pensions are calculated and paid correctly. Previous line management experience would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

The ideal candidate will be able to take a collaborative approach and has a passion for building strong working relationships, both internally and externally. You will be keen to help evolve the team by sharing best practices and client feedback and support the development of your team through coaching and mentoring. You will be well versed in working to tight deadlines and able to switch resources and priorities at sometimes short notice.

What we can offer you

Rewarding you:

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous annual bonus plan
• We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
• 4x Life Assurance cover
• Colleague referral scheme

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle:

• We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
• Buy and sell holidays
• Give as you earn scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible half days leave
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

If you would like to apply, please click on the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 11th April 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.