Principal Pensions Associate

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services seeks a Principal Pensions Administrator to manage a portfolio of occupational schemes (DB, DC and Hybrid). You will oversee calculations, payrolls and client communications, mentoring junior staff and supporting the Client Executive team.

Strong analytical ability and clear communication are essential for success. The role offers opportunities to lead client meetings, handle cashflows and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate pension

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience administering DB, DC, or Hybrid pension schemes.
• Pension Management Institute CPC qualification achieved or in progress.
• Experience mentoring team members.
• Strong analytical skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee a portfolio of pension schemes, ensuring accuracy and timely calculations.
• Allocate cases and review automated and manual calculations.
• Draft and review correspondence, reports, and manage pensioner payrolls.
• Provide guidance and training to pensions administrators and senior pensions administrators.
• Support the Client Executive team and attend client meetings or new business pitches as required.
• Liaise with scheme members via email, phone, and letters with clear communication.
• Manage cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.
• Collaborate with team members and build relationships with supporting teams.
• Assist the Team Leader and deputise when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Are you an experienced pensions professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a Principal Pensions Administrator to join our team. You’ll play a key role in managing a portfolio of occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Hybrid schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their members.

How you'll make an impact

• Administer and oversee a portfolio of pension schemes, ensuring all tasks and calculations are accurate and completed on time.
• Allocate cases, perform and review both automated and manual calculations.
• Draft and review correspondence, reports, and manage pensioner payrolls.
• Provide guidance and training to pensions administrators and senior pensions administrators.
• Support the Client Executive team and attend client meetings or new business pitches when required.
• Liaise with scheme members via email, phone, and letters, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Manage cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.
• Collaborate with team members and build strong relationships with supporting teams.
• Assist the Team Leader and deputise when needed.

About You

• At least 5 years’ experience in administering DB, DC, or Hybrid pension schemes.
• Achieved or currently studying towards the Pension Management Institute’s CPC qualification.
• Experience in managing or mentoring team members.
• Strong analytical skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to explain complex calculations in simple terms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to process data accurately.
• A team player with strong prioritisation skills to meet deadlines and disclosure requirements.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).