Senior Pension Administrator

Company: Barnett Waddingham
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Location: London
Job Description:

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pension Administrator to join our growing team. This permanent, full‑time role can be based in our Liverpool or Leeds office and works on a hybrid basis. We are investing in our people, teams and operating model, creating clear routes for progression and rewarding careers.

Responsibilities

  • Has a thorough understanding of the trust deed and rules for each scheme
  • Carries out complex benefit calculations and tasks and deals with more complex pension queries
  • Checks work of other team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scheme rules, internal procedures, controls and legislation
  • Authorises benefit payments
  • Checks pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranges payments and prepares year‑end returns
  • Liaises with authorities including DWP, HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and the Information Commissioner
  • Monitors scheme cashflow requirements and arranges investments or disinvestments as required
  • Supports the team leader and trains junior team members

Qualifications

  • In‑depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
  • Clear understanding of how the PPF operates and the compensation involved
  • Thorough understanding of the stages involved and projects to be completed in relation to the PPF assessment period

Benefits

  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Core benefits: private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
  • Voluntary benefits including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, sports allowance (up to 50% of gym/sport membership, capped at £50 per month), travel insurance, paid volunteering and a broad range of retailer discounts

Happy to talk flexible working.

Accessibility

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please contact us.

All enquiries should be directed to careers@barnett-waddingham.co.uk.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026