Pensions Administration Team Leader

CB18672

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Transform Pensions Admin? This team needs you.

Step into a role where leadership isn't just about managing - it's about motivating, elevating, and setting the pace for excellence. This is your chance to take charge of a thriving pensions administration team at the heart of a global organisation that's reshaping the future of insurance, risk, and consulting.

If you're a natural leader with a sharp eye for process improvement, a passion for people, and the drive to deliver results-this is where your next chapter begins.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert -build trusted relationships and deliver smart, consultative solutions to complex pension challenges.
• Lead with authority and insight, offering clear, confident advice on pensions issues that keeps clients informed and empowered.
• Turn problems into progress-handle errors and complaints with care, drive resolutions, and implement improvements that make a lasting difference.
• Coach, energise, and elevate your team-unlock their potential, celebrate their wins, and set the standard for high performance.
• Keep the engine running smoothly-ensure payrolls, pension increases, and projects are delivered right, and on time.
• Be the quality gatekeeper-conduct audits, spot opportunities for improvement, and make processes smarter, faster, and stronger.
• Monitor staff performance, address concerns, and implement improvement plans.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with various occupational pension schemes (DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid)
• Proven knowledge of pensions projects and scheme events (advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years as Principal/Senior Administrator or Deputy Team Lead
• Experience in occupational pension scheme administration, quality checking, and mentoring
• Proficiency in complex manual pensions calculations

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Manchester office twice a week)
• Generous annual leave allowance and holiday trading options
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and mental health support
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to including the job reference number.

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