Pensions Administrator
Posted 4 days ago by Sanderson Government & Defence
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Glasgow, UK
Summary: The Pensions Administrator role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Central Glasgow, focusing on data-driven administrative tasks within a pensions administration team. The position offers full training and professional development opportunities for individuals seeking a long-term career in pensions and financial services. Responsibilities include processing pension records, calculations, and managing queries while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Candidates with strong administrative skills and attention to detail are encouraged to apply, regardless of prior pensions experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing and checking pension benefit calculations using internal systems
- Reviewing historical pension data against current pension standards
- Identifying discrepancies, anomalies, and inconsistencies in pension records
- Preparing standard letters, reports, and administrative documentation
- Recording and analysing data using Excel and internal systems
- Managing pension contribution adjustments and recovery plans
- Handling pension-related queries via phone, email, and live chat where required
- Escalating complex cases appropriately and supporting positive customer outcomes
- Working collaboratively with payroll teams and other departments
Key Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and professional telephone manner
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
- Comfortable working within regulated financial or pensions environments
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Team-oriented with a proactive and professional approach
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Pensions Administrator - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Central Glasgow
We are currently recruiting for multiple Pensions Administrators to join a growing pensions administration team based in Central Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career within pensions and financial services, with full training and ongoing professional development provided.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with multiple intake dates available throughout the year.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
* Flexible working patterns available following training, with shifts between 07:00 - 19:00
The Role
This is a data-focused and process-driven administrative role, supporting pension scheme members and internal pension operations. Responsibilities will include reviewing pension records, processing calculations, analysing complex data, preparing written communications, and ensuring pension administration records are maintained accurately.
Key responsibilities include:
* Producing and checking pension benefit calculations using internal systems
* Reviewing historical pension data against current pension standards
* Identifying discrepancies, anomalies, and inconsistencies in pension records
* Preparing standard letters, reports, and administrative documentation
* Recording and analysing data using Excel and internal systems
* Managing pension contribution adjustments and recovery plans
* Handling pension-related queries via phone, email, and live chat where required
* Escalating complex cases appropriately and supporting positive customer outcomes
* Working collaboratively with payroll teams and other departments
What We're Looking For
* Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
* Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent communication and professional telephone manner
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
* Comfortable working within regulated financial or pensions environments
* Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Team-oriented with a proactive and professional approach
Previous pensions or financial services experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates with strong administration, payroll, finance, data processing, or customer service backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Security Clearance Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible for SC (Security Clearance), which requires:
* British nationality
* Continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years
* No more than 28 consecutive days spent outside of the UK during this period
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus option to purchase additional days
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Annual bonus
* Flexible benefits package
* Ongoing training and professional development support
If you are interested please contact (see below)
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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