Senior Pensions Associate

www.sammons.co.uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons is seeking a Senior Pensions Associate in Birmingham to lead governance and project delivery for DB and DC schemes within a hybrid work setting. You will collaborate with trustees and scheme secretaries to deliver strategic and operational excellence.

You will oversee adviser reviews, budgets, data projects, and member communications, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

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), 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

Skills

DB pension schemes

DC pension schemes

Governance & project delivery

Job description

Multiple locations | Comprehensive | Posted today

• Job Title: Senior Pensions Associate
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Locations: Birmingham, West Midlands Bristol Greater Manchester, North West London
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Reference: V-110090
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 18/08/2026 08:58

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.

Please quote reference 110090

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