Principal Pensions Admin

IDEX Consulting; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable pension consultancy in Northern Ireland is seeking a Principal Pensions Administrator. You'll lead and manage Defined Benefit schemes, guiding teams and influencing key decisions. The ideal candidate has DB experience and PMI qualifications. This role offers a chance to make a genuine difference in pension administration while promoting an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience owning Defined Benefit schemes end-to-end.
• Ability to work directly with trustees.
• Leadership experience in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects like buy-ins, buyouts and GMP equalisation.
• Attend trustee meetings and guide others.
• Shape smarter pension services.

Skills

DB experience

Strong presentation skills

Process improvement

Education

PMI qualifications

Job description

Principal Pensions Administrator

IDEX Consulting is partnered with a highly reputable, independent pension consultancy with key operation presence in Glasgow, Belfast and Manchester.

As Principal Pensions Administrator, you'll be the trusted expert for trustees and advisers-owning Defined Benefit (DB) schemes end-to-end, authorising complex cases and guiding others to deliver great outcomes. You'll lead projects like buy-ins, buyouts and GMP equalisation, attend trustee meetings and help shape smarter, more efficient pension services.

You bring DB experience, deep technical knowledge, and confidence working directly with trustees. You're organised, commercially aware, and a natural mentor who delivers clarity and confidence under pressure.

PMI qualifications, strong presentation skills, and experience improving processes or leading large-scale projects are a plus.

This is your chance to use your expertise, influence key decisions, and make a genuine difference in the future of pension administration.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.