Senior Pension Administrator

XPS Pensions; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator in Reading. The role involves training junior colleagues, calculating scheme benefits, and ensuring compliance with ISO and AAF standards. Candidates should have experience in defined benefit schemes and be IT proficient. The position offers hybrid working with competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare plans and pension matching, contributing to a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Paid volunteer days

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in defined benefit pension schemes including leavers, final salary, retirements, deaths, transfers.
• Confident communicator and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Train and support junior team members.
• Calculate and dispense scheme benefits.
• Maintain membership records.
• Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties.

Skills

Pensions administration experience

Complex calculations

IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Pensions Administrator

Location: Reading

Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (2 days a week)

Grade: Consultant

Hybrid

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About XPS Group

XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.

About the Role

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join our vibrant Reading office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pension administration, able to perform manual calculations and check the work of less experienced pensions administrators.

Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and support junior team members
• Verify and authorize team activities
• Calculate and dispense scheme benefits
• Maintain membership records
• Engage in project work assigned by managers
• Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties
• Offer verbal and written technical insights
• Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Your Profile

Essential

• Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, final salary, retirements, deaths, transfers in and transfers out.
• Experience of current pensions legislation and framework.
• Able to perform complex calculations and checking work of junior colleagues.
• IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Confident communicator and problem solver.
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic approach to work, in particular taking responsibility for personal and technical continuous professional development.
• An eagerness to take on responsibility and adopt a flexible approach when work pressures are high.
• Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales.
• Great interpersonal and organisational skills

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.

What We Offer

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact [e-mail]. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.

Eligibility

Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

Who are we

To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com