Senior Pensions Adminstrator

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions organisation in Belfast seeks a Senior Pensions Administrator to manage Defined Benefit schemes. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience and strong project management skills. This role offers technical variety and a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, flexible working options, and opportunities for career growth. Successful candidates will ensure accurate benefit calculations and support team members. This is a chance to build a long-term career in a forward-thinking pensions environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Flexible working options

Matched pension contribution

Comprehensive private medical and dental cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Defined Benefit pensions administration.
• Broad technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulations.
• Proven experience operating at Senior Administrator level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the administration of Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Act as a key point of contact for scheme members, trustees, and third-party advisers.
• Deliver accurate and timely benefit calculations.

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions administration

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised pensions qualification

Job description

Senior Pensions Administrator (Defined Benefit)

Location: Belfast
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours)
Working Style: Flexible / Hybrid

Description

We are hiring for our client, an award-winning and rapidly growing pensions organisation, who are seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their Belfast-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Defined Benefit pensions professional who wants more than a standard administration role. You’ll work as part of an integrated trustee‑led team, contributing across a wide range of trustee services while retaining ownership of scheme administration.

The Senior Pensions Administrator role offers technical variety, genuine influence, and the chance to build a long‑term career within a collaborative, forward‑thinking pensions environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Senior DB role within an integrated trustee and administration team
2. Exposure to complex scheme work and varied pension projects
3. Excellent benefits, flexibility, and long‑term career development

The Role

• Manage and maintain the administration of Defined Benefit pension schemes on behalf of trustees
• Act as a key point of contact for scheme members, trustees, and third‑party advisers
• Deliver accurate and timely benefit calculations, including complex and non‑standard cases
• Provide proactive project management oversight to ensure service levels are met
• Review, mentor and peer‑check work completed by junior team members
• Support scheme exercises including wind‑ups, benefit calculations, and investigative / forensic work
• Work closely with trustee colleagues, administrators, actuaries, and client managers
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and service delivery
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture with fast decision‑making and shared responsibility

The Person

• At least 8 years’ experience in Defined Benefit pensions administration
• Broad technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulations, and scheme rules
• Proven experience operating at Senior Administrator level
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage with members, trustees, and professional advisers
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance
• Comfortable mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues

Desirable (but not essential)

• Working towards or holding a recognised pensions qualification
• Experience with GMP Reconciliation and/or Equalisation
• Experience attending trustee meetings
• Formal project management oversight experience

The Reward

• Excellent remuneration package
• Flexible annual leave and flexible working options (onsite / hybrid)
• Matched pension contribution
• Income protection and life assurance
• Comprehensive private medical and dental cover
• Employee Assistance Programme and annual health screening
• Car leasing and cycle to work schemes
• Reserved parking (Belfast office)
• Modern, centrally located offices with excellent facilities
• Social events, team activities, and regular company lunches