Senior Pension Administrator

IDEX Consulting Ltd; Perth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their team in Perth, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience and be confident in manual calculations while overseeing junior team members. Key responsibilities include managing DB pension scheme administration, ensuring compliance with legislation, and mentoring junior staff. This is a great opportunity for career growth with competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience.
• Experience in overseeing the work of junior team members.
• Ability to handle complex calculations and queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review DB pension scheme administration.
• Oversee team processes and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Support and mentor junior team members and liaise with clients.

Skills

Manual benefit calculations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

A leading UK pensions consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their Perth team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience, confident in manual calculations and overseeing the work of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review DB pension scheme administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers.
• Oversee team processes, monitor SLAs, and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Handle complex calculations and queries, and sign off on non-standard correspondence.
• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to deliver seamless service.
• Keep up to date with pensions legislation and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Confident with manual benefit calculations and checking work of others.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Great opportunity to join a respected organisation offering career growth, professional support, and competitive rewards.