Pensions Administrator

Location: Perth
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £32,000

Are you an experienced Pensions Administrator looking to develop your career within a supportive and growing organisation? We're working with a leading professional services business to recruit a Pensions Administrator to join their team in Perth.

This is a great opportunity to build on your existing experience, take on more complex casework, and support the development of junior colleagues within a collaborative team environment.

The Role

As a Pensions Administrator, you will deliver high-quality administration services across a portfolio of pension schemes. You'll be involved in handling day-to-day casework, supporting key projects, and ensuring excellent service delivery to clients and members.

You will also have the opportunity to support junior team members through checking work and informal mentoring.

What's in it for you?

• Private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance, critical illness cover, personal accident insurance, will writing service and mortgage support
• Cycle to Work scheme & gym membership
• Access to a wide range of retail, restaurant and travel discounts, including cashback and e‑vouchers
• Free parking
• Hybrid working
• Funded studies and further development
• 25 days annual leave with a buy/sell option

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pensions administration tasks in line with best practice and regulatory requirements
• Process cases including leavers, retirements, transfers, and benefit calculations
• Support annual projects such as renewals, benefit statements, and pension increases
• Perform both automated and manual calculations
• Act as a point of contact for member and client queries
• Check work completed by junior team members
• Provide informal mentoring and support to colleagues
• Maintain accurate records across administration systems
• Handle more complex queries, including HMRC and DWP-related matters
• Support ad-hoc tasks and wider team initiatives
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver a high-quality service

About You

• Previous experience in pensions administration, particularly Defined Benefit (DB) schemes
• Good understanding of pensions processes and relevant legislation
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Experience checking work or supporting junior staff is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Able to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a third-party administration environment
• Exposure to mentoring or coaching junior team members
• Working towards a pensions qualification

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level, degree or equivalent
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) at Grade B/6 or above
• Willingness to study towards a professional pensions qualification

If you're looking to grow your career within a dynamic and supportive pensions environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: [email protected]

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