Senior Pensions Administrator – Hybrid (DB/DC)

XPS Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Job summary

XPS Group seeks a Senior Associate in pensions administration based in Reading. You will work on trust-based company pension schemes, including DB, DC, and hybrid arrangements, delivering high-quality client service with a scheme-based approach.

You will mentor junior staff, handle complex pension calculations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate time recording and project delivery. A mix of data processing, compliance, and client liaison is expected.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of pensions administration.
• Experience with DB schemes (leavers, retirements, transfers, pensions increases).
• Experience checking and mentoring junior staff desirable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to pension administration procedures.
• Handle renewals, benefit statements, life assurance, and pension increases.
• Update pension databases and meet legal/customer requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and client queries.
• Mentor junior team members and train on procedures.

Skills

Pensions administration

Defined Benefit schemes

Mentoring juniors

Numerical aptitude

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

A Level or Degree

GCSE Maths & English (minimum B)

Tools

DB/ pensions systems

Job description

XPS Group seeks a Senior Associate in pensions administration based in Reading. You will work on trust-based company pension schemes, including DB, DC, and hybrid arrangements, delivering high-quality client service with a scheme-based approach.

You will mentor junior staff, handle complex pension calculations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate time recording and project delivery. A mix of data processing, compliance, and client liaison is expected.