Pensions Administration Specialist

4 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

About the Opportunity

ENGINEERINGUK in Edinburgh is seeking a talented Pensions Administrator to join their team. As a Pensions Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's pension administration business, putting scheme members at the heart of everything we do.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to annual projects, working closely with the team to ensure successful outcomes;
  • Stay up-to-date on procedural developments, applying this knowledge to improve processes and procedures;
  • Deliver informal training and mentoring sessions to enhance colleagues' skills and confidence;
  • Provide exceptional customer service, handling internal and external telephone queries with professionalism and efficiency;
  • Carry out manual benefits calculations and produce ad-hoc letters as required;
  • Take ownership of ad-hoc projects, collaborating with the team to achieve shared goals;
  • Support the team with project-related work, providing administrative assistance as needed;
  • Update pension administration databases accurately and efficiently;
  • Deal with pensions queries from scheme members, ensuring prompt and effective resolutions;
  • Interact with DWP and HMRC, maintaining positive relationships with these key stakeholders;
  • Contribute to non-client related work, supporting the team's overall objectives.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in pensions administration, particularly in Defined Benefit schemes;
  • A strong educational background, ideally a graduate or equivalent qualification;
  • Familiarity with current pensions legislation and regulations;
  • Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
  • A commitment to learning and professional development;
  • A competitive salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • Participation in an annual discretionary Bonus Scheme;
  • 25 days holiday, flexible Bank holidays, and a pension scheme with matching contribution structure;
  • Healthcare cash plan, Flexible Benefits Scheme, life assurance cover, XPS Rewards, employee assistance programme, access to digital GP service, paid volunteering day, and staff referral scheme.

About ENGINEERINGUK

ENGINEERINGUK is a leading UK consulting and administration business, specialising in pensions and insurance sectors. Our pension administration business prioritises the needs of scheme members, and as a Pensions Administrator, you will be integral to delivering this vision.



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