Barnett Waddingham
Pension Administrator
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Pension Administrator (Permanent, Full-Time – Hybrid – Birmingham, B31 Longbridge)
We’re seeking a Pension Administrator who is curious, eager to learn and motivated by helping others.
This position is based at our Birmingham office at B31, Longbridge, with options for a hybrid working model.
About the Opportunities
Barnett Waddingham has roles at varying career levels, from early-stage applicants to those seeking senior appointments. Join us at an exciting time for pension administration as part of our rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business.
Key positives:
- Investment in people and career progression
- Clear pathways for development and long-term growth
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Pension Administrator, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and verifying computer-generated benefit calculations and member correspondence
- Upholding accurate member records with emphasis on data integrity
- Interpreting scheme documentation, including rules, booklets, and announcements
- Completing manual pension calculations and handling complex casework
- Managing member activities aligned with agreed service levels
- Identifying/escalating issues where necessary while offering practical solutions
- Supporting Information Security procedures per Barnett Waddingham’s policies
- Assisting with ad-hoc tasks and providing colleague support when required
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Requirements
We’d like to hear from you if you have:
- An interest in or progress with pension-related qualifications, including:
- The Award in Pension Essentials
- CPC (Certificate in Pension Calculations) or equivalent (A willingness to further develop qualifications is considered an advantage — however, relevant experience takes priority)
- Experience in defined benefit pension administration
- A proven aptitude for pensions, with a commitment to technical skill development
Benefits
A comprehensive reward package:
- Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews
- Generous company pension match (8% contribution)
- Funded professional development and training
- Core benefits featuring:
- Private medical insurance
- Death-in-service life assurance
- Group income protection
- Up to 30 days holiday (+ flexible holiday trading)
- An extensive voluntary benefits menu, including:
- Electric car leasing scheme
- Technology allowance scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Dental plans
- Health cash plans/assessments
- Critical illness cover
- Sports allowance (we fund up to £50/month, 50% of gym/membership costs)
- Travel insurance
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Retailer discounts
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