Senior Pensions Administrator

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Gallagher Benefit Services Full time
Pension Scheme Administrator Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Pension Scheme Administrator to join our team at Gallagher Benefit Services. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a portfolio of occupational pension schemes, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of tasks and calculations.

As a Pension Scheme Administrator, you will be responsible for coordinating a range of activities, including the allocation of cases, performing and checking automated and manual calculations, drafting and checking correspondence and reports, and managing pensioner payrolls.

You will work closely with the Client Executive team to provide excellent customer service and support to scheme members, and will also be responsible for supervising and training junior team members.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.



Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinating the administration of occupational pension schemes
  • Performing and checking calculations, including automated and manual tasks
  • Drafting and checking correspondence and reports
  • Managing pensioner payrolls and ensuring accurate and timely payment
  • Supervising and training junior team members
  • Working closely with the Client Executive team to provide excellent customer service


About You
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in defined benefit / defined contribution pension scheme administration
  • Achieved or studying towards the Pension Management Institute's CPC qualification
  • Experience of management and/or mentoring of team members
  • Ability to break down and explain sophisticated calculations in simple terms
  • Analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving
  • Ability to process, collect and input data accurately
  • Ability to apply pensions knowledge and experience when peer reviewing cases
  • Strong prioritisation skills to meet deadlines and disclosure requirements
  • Excellent communication skills to answer queries by telephone, letter and email
  • Ability to work optimally as part of a team


What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to work with a leading pension administration company
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment


Gallagher Benefit Services is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced pension administrator looking for a new challenge, please apply today.



Why Gallagher

Gallagher Benefit Services is a leading provider of pension administration and consulting services. We have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to our clients, and we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative working environment for our employees.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and growth. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in pension administration, please apply today.



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