Pensions Administration Manager - Reading

Pensions Administration Manager Reading | Hybrid | Permanent, Full Time £50,000 - £55,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading UK pensions consultancy with a team of around 2,000 specialists across 15 offices nationwide, administering pensions for over one million members.

This is a newly created role based in their Reading office, ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit pension schemes and pensions administration management. It's a varied and high-profile position offering real scope to make an impact across client relationships, team leadership and business development.

The role

• Lead pensions administration services for an assigned client portfolio
• Manage day-to-day relationships with trustees and corporate clients, attending meetings as required
• Provide expert advice on pensions queries and stay current with legislative developments
• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects including renewals, benefit statements, pension increases and scheme returns
• Manage total team workflow, set objectives and drive performance
• Mentor junior colleagues and present technical matters at team meetings
• Take ownership of administration billing, time recording and ensuring targets are met
• Participate in new business pitches and marketing initiatives
• Lead internal audits and identify process improvements
• Conduct appraisals, handle recruitment and manage HR and performance matters
• Build strong working relationships across internal teams including Payroll, Accounts and Consulting

What our client is looking for

• Substantial experience in DB pensions administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, benefit statements and pension increases
• Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation and the ability to keep pace with changes
• Proven supervisory and management experience, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment
• Third-party pensions administration experience preferred; strong in-house experience also considered
• Previous project management experience in a pensions context
• Comfortable presenting to clients and at trustee meetings
• Numerically confident, evidenced by experience or academic background
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

What's on offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension matching
• Private healthcare plans
• Life assurance
• Digital GP service
• Flexible benefits scheme and retailer discounts
• Paid volunteer days

If this sounds like your next move, please apply.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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