Pensions Administration Lead | DB/DC Schemes | Hybrid

XPS Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK consultancy and administration firm in Birmingham is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to oversee projects and manage a team. The candidate should have substantial knowledge of pensions administration, regulatory requirements, and effective team management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and numerous employee benefits, supporting a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate an expert knowledge of pensions administration activities.
• Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.
• Experience of current pensions legislation and frameworks is essential.
• Previous supervisory of workflow management experience is required.
• IT proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Effective management skills including awareness of management processes.
• Able to demonstrate a numerical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the management of annual and ad-hoc projects for all schemes.
• Reviewing the client work of less experienced pension administrator team members.
• Monitoring accuracy, performance, and SLA’s for the team.
• Liaising with Administration Managers regarding appraisals and meetings.
• Ensuring the accurate update of time recording system.
• Maintaining a client focused approach.
• Preparing, checking and issuing administration bills.
• Updating internal change control and schedules.
• Ensuring breaches, errors and complaint logs are completed.
• Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when necessary.
• Manage day to day activities of staff.

Skills

Expert knowledge of pensions administration activities

Pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit schemes

Experience of current pensions legislation

Supervisory of workflow management experience

IT proficiency

Effective management skills

Numerical aptitude

Education

Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification – minimum grade B/6

Progression within a relevant pensions qualification (CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

A prominent UK consultancy and administration firm in Birmingham is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to oversee projects and manage a team. The candidate should have substantial knowledge of pensions administration, regulatory requirements, and effective team management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and numerous employee benefits, supporting a dynamic and inclusive workplace.