Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pension Administrator - Projects to join our growing team. This is a permanent, full time role that can be based in our Cheltenham, Bristol or Birmingham offices, working on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities:
- Checks work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with Scheme rules, procedures, and legislation
- Supports the team in all aspects of complex pension scheme projects
- Provides project updates at internal client meetings and keeps stakeholders informed throughout the lifetime of the project
- Uses strong analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data
- Builds calculation matrices for testing complex system calculations against expected output
- Carries out projects around regular scheme events (eg. Pension increases, annual benefit statements and payrolls)
We would love to hear from you if you have:
In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
GCSE/A levels are required. A relevant degree, QPA or progress with PMI examinations is desirable together with experience appropriate for the role in pension administration
A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.
Knowledge of PRINCE 2 project methodologies
What's in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme
Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts
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Happy to talk flexible working
Accessibility
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Skills Required
- In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
- GCSE/A levels
- Relevant degree, QPA or progress with PMI examinations
- Experience appropriate for the role in pension administration
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of PRINCE2 project methodologies
What We Do
We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,750 people in nine offices, including 99 partners, we work to deliver on our values and our promise, ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality. We act as a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors – this includes 25% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 350 companies. We are free from any external stakeholders, allowing us to take a long-term view with all our clients and giving us the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table, unobstructed.
