Pensions Administration Manager - Bristol - 11524AW3

11524AW3 - £50k - 55k per year

Pensions Administration Manager

Bristol Hybrid (1-2 Days per week in office)

£50,000 - £55,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading UK pensions consultancy with a team of around 2,000 specialists across 15 offices nationwide, administering pensions for over one million members.

This is a newly created role based in their Bristol office, ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit pension schemes and pensions administration management. It's a varied and high profile position offering real scope to make an impact across client relationships, team leadership and business development.

The role

• Lead pensions administration services for an assigned client portfolio
• Manage day to day relationships with trustees and corporate clients, attending meetings as required
• Provide expert advice on pensions queries and stay current with legislative developments
• Oversee annual and ad hoc projects including renewals, benefit statements, pension increases and scheme returns
• Manage total team workflow, set objectives and drive performance
• Mentor junior colleagues and present technical matters at team meetings
• Take ownership of administration billing, time recording and ensuring targets are met
• Participate in new business pitches and marketing initiatives
• Lead internal audits and identify process improvements
• Conduct appraisals, handle recruitment and manage HR and performance matters
• Build strong working relationships across internal teams including Payroll, Accounts and Consulting

What our client is looking for

• Substantial experience in DB pensions administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, benefit statements and pension increases
• Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation and the ability to keep pace with changes
• Proven supervisory and management experience, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment
• Third party pensions administration experience preferred; strong in house experience also considered
• Previous project management experience in a pensions context
• Comfortable presenting to clients and at trustee meetings
• Numerically confident, evidenced by experience or academic background
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

What's on offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension matching
• Private healthcare plans
• Life assurance
• Digital GP service
• Flexible benefits scheme and retailer discounts
• Paid volunteer days

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