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: (url removed)
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