Pensions Technical Services Consultant (Policy)

www.sammons.co.uk; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pension fund service provider in County Durham seeks a Pensions Technical Services Consultant (Policy) to provide expert support within the Technical Policy & Services team. The role involves providing guidance on scheme rules and legislation, supporting compliance, and contributing to internal communications. The ideal candidate should have technical pension skills and strong organisational abilities. This position allows for hybrid work, requiring 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pensions industry.
• Knowledge of administration processes.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on scheme rules and pensions legislation.
• Support regulatory compliance and respond to technical queries.
• Contribute to training and member communications.

Skills

Technical pension skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Pensions Technical Services Consultant (Policy)

County Durham, North East | Excellent | Posted yesterday

• Job Title: Pensions Technical Services Consultant (Policy)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: County Durham, North East
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Salary: Excellent
• Reference: V-116032
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 12/01/2026 09:00

Job Description

Great opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and longest‑established pension funds. Provide expert pensions technical support to the Technical Policy & Services team and other business areas, ensuring pension schemes are administered in line with scheme rules, legislation, and regulatory requirements. County Durham, 3 days in the office per week.

About the role

• Provide expert guidance on scheme rules and pensions legislation.
• Support regulatory compliance, including scheme returns and breach logs.
• Respond to technical queries and draft clear, accurate advice.
• Contribute to training, trustee updates, and member communications.
• Monitor industry developments and assess their impact on administration.

About you

• Technical pension skills acquired from experience of working within the pensions industry.
• Knowledge of administration processes.
• Good analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and to prioritise tasks.

Please quote reference 116032

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