Senior Pensions Trainer

Aptia UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptia UK Limited is seeking a Senior Pensions Trainer to raise technical capability within our UK Pensions Administration teams. You will translate complex pensions legislation and regulatory requirements into engaging learning experiences for colleagues across the business.

We’re looking for a senior pensions professional with deep Defined Benefit expertise, knowledge of Defined Contribution, and a passion for coaching others. CPC/ADRP desirable; experience with eLearning platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within UK pensions administration.
• Deep Defined Benefit pensions expertise including retirement, transfers, death benefits.
• Solid understanding of Defined Contribution pensions administration.
• Excellent knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulatory requirements and industry developments.
• Experience interpreting guidance from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and HMRC.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and practically.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring and helping others succeed.
• Desirable CPC and/or ADRP qualification.
• Experience supporting instructional design or eLearning projects.
• Exposure to learning platforms such as Degreed or Workday Learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver technical pensions training programmes for both new and existing employees.
• Create engaging learning content, workshops, case studies and knowledge resources that simplify complex pensions concepts.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing guidance on pensions legislation, regulatory requirements and administration processes.
• Support the development of eLearning content and digital learning solutions.
• Deliver training on legislative, regulatory and industry changes impacting pension administration.
• Prepare employees for professional pensions qualifications, including CPC and APE.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical experts to ensure learning solutions remain accurate, relevant and aligned to operational needs.

Skills

Pensions training

DB pensions expertise

DC pensions administration

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CPC qualification

ADRP qualification

Tools

Degreed

Workday Learning

Job description

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence. With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind. Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best. And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors’ backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we’re investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues. Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren’t just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

Job requirements

Are you an experienced UK Pensions professional with a passion for sharing knowledge and developing others? We’re looking for a Senior Pensions Trainer to play a key role in building technical capability across our UK Pensions Administration teams. This is a unique opportunity for someone with deep Defined Benefit (DB) expertise who enjoys translating complex pensions legislation, regulations, and technical processes into engaging learning experiences that have real business impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop and deliver technical pensions training programmes for both new and existing employees.
• Create engaging learning content, workshops, case studies and knowledge resources that simplify complex pensions concepts.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing guidance on pensions legislation, regulatory requirements and administration processes.
• Support the development of eLearning content and digital learning solutions.
• Deliver training on legislative, regulatory and industry changes impacting pension administration.
• Prepare employees for professional pensions qualifications, including CPC (Certificate in Pensions Calculations) and APE (Award in Pensions Essentials).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical experts to ensure learning solutions remain accurate, relevant and aligned to operational needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience within UK pensions administration.
• Very strong, deep Defined Benefit (DB) pensions expertise, including retirement, transfers, death benefits, pension increases and scheme-specific calculations.
• A solid understanding of Defined Contribution (DC) pensions administration.
• Excellent knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulatory requirements and industry developments.
• Experience interpreting and applying guidance from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and HMRC.
• The ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear, engaging and practical way.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for coaching, mentoring and helping others succeed.
• Desirable Experience CPC and/or ADRP qualification.
• Experience supporting instructional design or eLearning development projects.
• Exposure to learning platforms such as Degreed or Workday Learning.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day pensions administration and have a lasting impact on the development of future talent within the industry. You’ll have the chance to:

• Shape the technical capability of UK Pensions Administration teams.
• Influence learning and development strategies across a growing business.
• Apply your expertise to training, content development and professional qualification support.
• Stay at the forefront of pensions legislation and industry developments.
• Build your profile as a recognised pensions subject matter expert.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority.

We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Aptia is a trusted provider of employee benefits and pension administration services, with offices in the U.S. and U.K. supported by shared services in India and Portugal. We manage programs covering over six million people and serving more than 1,100 clients, catering to both B2B purchasers of the administration platform and B2C employees. With our extensive experience in the industry, we will deliver efficient and reliable solutions that ensure the smooth management of employee benefits programs. Our dedicated team of experts will combine in-depth knowledge with leading technology to simplify the administration process for clients.