Pensions Team Support Generalist

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Smiths Group plc Full time

About Us


Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.


We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.


This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.


Visit us at - www.smiths.com


Job Description


We're looking for a Pensions Team Support Specialist based in Birmingham to help us manage our pension governance processes, ensure smooth administrative functions, and contribute to the ongoing success of our pension arrangements.

If you are highly organised, proactive, and ready to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.


This position is a permanent position, offering a flexible hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office – 2 days from home).


Duties & Responsibilities


What you'll do:


Operational Support:

Work closely with the Pensions Team and other internal functions (Finance, HR, Payroll) to manage daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time.


Governance & Administration:

Assist in maintaining governance processes, policies, and decision logs. Ensure compliance and regular updates of these key documents.

Coordinate trustee board meetings, handle communications, and manage meeting logistics.


Financial Management:

Oversee and maintain the Pensions Team’s finances, including processing invoices, managing expenses, and record-keeping.


Documentation & Reporting:

Assist with preparing and uploading trustee meeting papers, creating briefing notes, agendas, and action logs.

Support the ongoing administration of defined benefit and contract-based pension plans.


Ad-Hoc Support:

Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including supporting governance initiatives and ad-hoc projects.


The Individual


What you'll need:


  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
  • Basic knowledge of occupational pension schemes and how they operate.
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
  • Previous experience in managing or supporting the administration of occupational pension schemes is advantageous.


Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.


Diversity & Inclusion


We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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