Senior Pension Administrator

Marvin Recruitment; Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Pension Administrator to support client teams and ensure smooth governance of pension schemes. This role involves providing administrative support across various pension schemes, coordinating meetings, and liaising with internal teams and external advisers. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and 1-3 years of experience in defined benefit pension schemes. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience working with defined benefit pension schemes.
• Experience with governance documentation and meeting coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across a portfolio of pension schemes.
• Coordinate and prepare for trustee and client meetings, including agendas and papers.
• Take accurate minutes and track actions from meetings.
• Maintain governance documentation, registers, and scheme records.
• Upload and manage documents on online board portals.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

A-level education (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary up to £55,000 pa + excellent benefits & discretionary bonus

2 days in office , 3 days WFH

Offices located Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester

My client a rapidly expanding, sector leading, professional services firm specialising in pension scheme governance and trustee services is seeking a Senior Pension Administrator to support client teams and ensure the smooth delivery of governance and trusteeship services. The role involves working across a portfolio of pension schemes, providing administrative, meeting, and documentation support while liaising with internal teams, trustees, and external advisers. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across a portfolio of pension schemes
• Coordinate and prepare for trustee and client meetings, including agendas and papers
• Take accurate minutes and track actions from meetings
• Maintain governance documentation, registers, and scheme records
• Upload and manage documents on online board portals and storage systems
• Support preparation of scheme business plans, budgets, and invoice processing
• Assist with completion of scheme accounts and governance reporting
• Liaise with internal teams, trustees, and advisers to ensure timely support

Experience & Skills Required

• A-level education (or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Office skills
• 1–3 years’ experience working with defined benefit pension schemes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual, who wants training, development, responsibility, recognition and reward. Message me directly for a confidential discussion: [e-mail]