Senior Pension Administrator

Gallagher; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher is looking for a Senior Pensions Administrator to enhance their Pensions Outsourcing Practice in Manchester. This role involves managing pension administration for multiple schemes and supervising junior staff, while also offering flexibility with remote work. Successful candidates will have a strong background in pension schemes and be well-versed in complex calculations. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme contributions, and health insurance.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions

Life insurance and income protection

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Volunteering days and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience with occupational pension schemes (DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid).
• Willingness to study for a QPA or PMI qualification.
• Proven experience with complex manual pension calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of DB, DC, and Hybrid pension schemes.
• Perform complex pension administration tasks and calculations.
• Supervise up to two junior administrators.

Skills

Data processing

Prioritization

IT literacy

Education

QPA or PMI qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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17.06.2025

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Overview

At Buck, we’re focused on helping our clients create a culture of well-being, centered around the evolution of each person’s health, wealth, and career. Leveraging strong client relationships with key decision makers, our teams deliver exceptional results that confidently push the envelope with unexpected solutions to help our clients accomplish their objectives faster and keep them ahead of the curve. Not surprisingly, we embrace inventive thinkers, who make original contributions to the team. We put people first — our people and our clients’ people, and our inclusive and welcoming culture celebrates diversity and individuality. Explore your next career move with Buck today!

About Buck: At Buck, we offer market leading Pensions Administration solutions to a wide portfolio of clients. We support all defined benefits (DB), defined contribution (DC), CARE and Hybrid pensions plan designs with compliant and certified forms, letters, notices, and statements. Our web-based and mobile-first platform provides participants with an enhanced retirement planning and readiness tools, as well as access to pension statements and a comprehensive resource library. Our integrated administration platform includes case management, document management, and ad-hoc reporting to provide administrative staff with the productivity and efficiency tools they need to get the job done.

How you'll make an impact: As a result of our continued business growth, we are recruiting several Senior Pensions Administrators for our Pensions Outsourcing Practice. These roles offer flexible working options, including remote work or from regional offices in Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Ipswich. As a Senior Administrator, you will manage the administration of DB, DC, and Hybrid pension schemes according to client requirements, standards, and deadlines. You will support complex queries, manual calculations, and supervise up to two junior administrators, deputising for the Principal Pension Administrator when needed.

Key Duties include:

• Perform complex pension administration tasks and calculations, including treasury and payroll, accurately and in line with internal processes and policies.
• Attend Trustee and client meetings, including new business presentations.
• Manage pensioner payrolls, pension increases, and timely notifications of the lifetime allowance.
• Support team members and assist the Principal Administrator.
• Manage investment contributions and monitor transactional activities for billing accuracy.
• Oversee unit reconciliations and lifestyle switches.

About You:

• Strong experience with occupational pension schemes - DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid.
• QPA or PMI qualification preferred or willingness to study.
• Proven experience with complex manual pension calculations.
• Strong data processing skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• IT literate, proficient in Office systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of professional ethics and standards as per PMI guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer benefits including:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life insurance, income protection, health cash plan or private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits such as volunteering days, stock purchase plans, critical illness cover, gym discounts, season ticket loans, voucher portals, and family care support.