Senior Pensions Associate

Sammons Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group is seeking a Senior Pensions Associate to join a dynamic governance team across our Birmingham and other UK locations. The role focuses on governance, project delivery, and trustee services for defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.

You’ll work with trustees, scheme secretaries and governance specialists to deliver strategic and operational excellence, manage budgets, and support complex regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with DB and DC pension schemes.
• Strong knowledge of pensions legislation and governance frameworks.
• Proven project management and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities including adviser reviews, risk registers, and scheme budgets.
• Act as Scheme Secretary (where appointed) with support from senior leadership.
• Manage projects such as data cleanse, incentive exercises, and risk transfer.
• Oversee compliance, legal matters, and member communications.
• Mentor junior team members to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Pensions governance

Project management

Budgeting

Defined benefit pensions

Defined contribution pensions

Stakeholder management

Job description

Multiple locations | Comprehensive | Posted 2 days ago

• Job Title: Senior Pensions Associate
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Locations: Birmingham, West Midlands
  Bristol
  Greater Manchester, North West
  London
  Scotland
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Reference: V-110090
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 10/11/2026 14:01

Job Description

Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for governance and project delivery? Join a dynamic team providing high-impact trustee services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

We’re seeking a Senior Associate to lead and support governance and project management across defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. You’ll work closely with trustees, scheme secretaries, and governance specialists, delivering strategic and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead governance activities including adviser reviews, risk registers, and scheme budgets
• Act as Scheme Secretary (where appointed), supported by senior leadership
• Manage projects such as data cleanse, incentive exercises, and risk transfer
• Oversee compliance, legal matters, and member communications
• Mentor junior team members to ensure efficient service delivery

What You Bring:

• Extensive experience with DB and DC pension schemes
• Strong knowledge of pensions legislation and governance frameworks
• Proven project management and budgeting skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.