Senior Pension Administrator, Pensions Administration,

Howden; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary annual bonus

Funded training and professional dev.:

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Group income protection

Up to 30 days holiday per year with-h/

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Howden in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Pension Administrator to join our growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based in Bristol, Cheltenham, Birmingham, or Glasgow with hybrid working.

You will handle complex benefit calculations, verify scheme rules, liaise with DWP, HMRC and the Pensions Regulator, and support pension payrolls, drawing on deep DB and DC knowledge and a proactive governance mindset.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes.
• Progress towards a pensions-related qualification is advantageous; PMI qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in Financial Services or DC/DB pension administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understands the trust deed and rules for each scheme.
• Carries out complex benefit calculations and handles complex pension queries.
• Checks work for accuracy against scheme rules, procedures and legislation.
• Checks pensioner payrolls, calculates net pay, arranges payments and year-end returns.
• Liaises with authorities (DWP, HMRC, Pensions Regulator, ICO).
• Monitors scheme cashflow and arranges investments/disinvestments as required.

Skills

DB and DC pensions knowledge

Pension administration

Excel / Word / Outlook

Education

Pensions qualification progress

PMI qualifications

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Barnett Waddingham has become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pension Administrator to join our growing team. This is a permanent, full time role that is based in our Bristol, Cheltenham, Birmingham, or Glasgow offices, working on a hybrid basis.

Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for our pension administration team. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

A snapshot of your day:

• Has a thorough understanding of the trust deed and rules for each scheme
• Carries out complex benefit calculations and tasks and deals with more complex pension queries
• Checks work of other team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scheme rules, internal procedures and controls and legislation
• Checks pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranges payments and preparation of year end returns
• Liaises with authorities including DWP, HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and the Information Commissioner
• Monitors scheme cashflow requirements and arranges investments / disinvestments as required.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
• A pensions qualification progress with other relevant PMI qualifications would be an advantage. A willingness to make progress towards a professional qualification would be a benefit; however proven experience in the role is more desirable than other academic achievement.
• Relevant Financial Services experience or a background in DC or DB pension administration would be a requirement.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
• Funded training and professional development
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you.

Accessibility

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