Senior Pensions Administration Leader

XPS Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to provide high-quality pensions administration and consultancy services. You will manage client relationships, oversee project management of pension activities, and ensure adherence to legislation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Defined Benefit schemes, excellent leadership skills, and significant experience in pensions administration. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate an expert knowledge of pensions administration activities and apply this knowledge to any scheme.
• Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit schemes including leavers, retirements, and transfers.
• Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation framework.

Responsibilities

• Assisting or where appropriate leading the provision of pensions administration services.
• Overseeing day‑to‑day management of client relationships.
• Providing expert advice solutions to pensions queries.

Skills

Expert knowledge of pensions administration activities

Numerical aptitude

Pensions legislation knowledge

Leadership and management experience

Education

Experience in Defined Benefit schemes

Project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading pensions consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to provide high-quality pensions administration and consultancy services. You will manage client relationships, oversee project management of pension activities, and ensure adherence to legislation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Defined Benefit schemes, excellent leadership skills, and significant experience in pensions administration. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a hybrid work model.