Pensions Administrator

The Opportunity

If you’re an experienced Pensions Administrator who enjoys the technical side of pensions rather than simply processing cases, this is an opportunity to put that knowledge to good use.

We’re recruiting for an established organisation looking to strengthen its in-house pensions team in Newcastle. You’ll join a close-knit, supportive environment where work is shared across the team and you’ll work across different stages of the member journey, with responsibilities including:

Key Responsibilities

• Calculating member pension benefits
• Retirement and transfer calculations
• Setting up pensions for payment
• Handling death benefit and dependant pension cases
• Maintaining accurate pension records
• Responding to member enquiries and correspondence
• Supporting annual exercises and wider pensions projects
• Working with third-party administrators and pension platforms

What we're looking for

Previous pensions administration experience is essential, and we’re particularly interested in candidates with hands-on Defined Benefit calculation experience.

You should understand how pension calculations are derived and be comfortable applying scheme information, rather than having only processed figures calculated elsewhere. You’ll also bring strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and clear communication skills, alongside the confidence to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Experience across every area of pensions administration isn’t essential. The priority is strong pensions fundamentals and calculation experience, with training and ongoing support available to develop your knowledge further.

What's on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme with additional matched contribution options
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Flexible start and finish times
• One day per week working from home
• Full training and ongoing development
• Additional travel benefits