Pensions Administration Team Leader in Manchester

Job description

CB18672

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Transform Pensions Admin? This team needs you.

Step into a role where leadership isn’t just about managing - it's about motivating, elevating, and setting the pace for excellence. This is your chance to take charge of a thriving pensions administration team at the heart of a global organisation that's reshaping the future of insurance, risk, and consulting.

If you're a natural leader with a sharp eye for process improvement, a passion for people, and the drive to deliver results—this is where your next chapter begins.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert —build trusted relationships and deliver smart, consultative solutions to complex pension challenges.
• Lead with authority and insight, offering clear, confident advice on pensions issues that keeps clients informed and empowered.
• Turn problems into progress—handle errors and complaints with care, drive resolutions, and implement improvements that make a lasting difference.
• Coach, energise, and elevate your team—unlock their potential, celebrate their wins, and set the standard for high performance.
• Keep the engine running smoothly—ensure payrolls, pension increases, and projects are delivered right, and on time.
• Be the quality gatekeeper—conduct audits, spot opportunities for improvement, and make processes smarter, faster, and stronger.
• Monitor staff performance, address concerns, and implement improvement plans.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with various occupational pension schemes (DB, DC, CARE, Hybrid)
• Proven knowledge of pensions projects and scheme events (advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years as Principal/Senior Administrator or Deputy Team Lead
• Experience in occupational pension scheme administration, quality checking, and mentoring
• Proficiency in complex manual pensions calculations

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Manchester office twice a week)
• Generous annual leave allowance and holiday trading options
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and mental health support
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to christine@branwellford.co.uk including the job reference number.

To find out more or for a confidential chat to discuss any other roles, please call us directly on 01279 859000, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-06-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English