Day Rate Contract - Senior Pensions AdministratorContract roles available for experienced occupational Pensions Administrators. You will be performing and reviewing complex pension calculations within a team environment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to scheme rules. Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, excellent analytical skills, and experience liaising with clients and trustees are essential. A professional qualification such as PMI is desirable.
You must have the ability to undertake complex manual calculations, be adaptable to a fast-paced high-quality driven environment with the proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Experience handling E&O/complaints, rectification or GMP‐related work is highly desirable.
Extensive DB Pensions experience is essential for all roles.
Technical Experience & KnowledgeComplex Pension Calculations: Proven experience in performing and peer-reviewing complex DB pension scheme calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
Scheme Knowledge & Rules InterpretationThorough understanding of a range of occupational pension scheme types and structures, including Final Salary, CARE, and hybrid schemes. Ability to interpret and apply scheme rules, regulatory guidelines, and benefit specifications in day-to-day work.
UK Pensions LegislationIn-depth knowledge of relevant UK pensions legislation (e.g., Pensions Act 1995, Pensions Act 2004, GMP equalisation, auto‐enrolment, transfer values, and retirement options). Ability to stay updated on regulatory changes and understand their operational implications.
Client & Trustee InteractionExperience in working directly with clients, trustees, and stakeholders—supporting technical queries, presenting calculation approaches, and providing project updates or issue resolution.
Process KnowledgeFamiliarity with member life events (e.g., retirements, transfers, deaths, divorce, leavers, trivial commutations) and the processes supporting each. Understanding of both automated and manual pension administration systems.
Skills & BehavioursCommunication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to draft clear and professional letters, emails, and reports. Comfortable liaising with clients and scheme members to explain complex pension calculations and procedures.
Analytical Thinking : Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. Capable of troubleshooting calculation issues, identifying errors, and proposing practical solutions.
Quality Assurance & Checking : Demonstrated ability to peer‐review colleagues' work, provide constructive feedback, and uphold high‐quality standards.
Process Improvement : Skilled in identifying inefficiencies or risks in current processes and working collaboratively to implement improvements and efficiencies.
Project & Budget Awareness : Experience in monitoring project deliverables against budget and timescales. Able to flag issues proactively and contribute to ensuring client projects stay on track financially and operationally.
Assignments will be for an initial 3 months with potential to extend. This has been assessed as inside IR35. PAYE via an Umbrella. Pay rate up to £400 per day. Full details available on application.
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How to prepare for a job interview at Abenefit2u
✨Know Your Pensions Inside Out
Make sure you brush up on your knowledge of UK pensions legislation and the different types of occupational pension schemes. Be ready to discuss specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your understanding of scheme rules and how you've applied them in your previous roles.
✨Show Off Your Analytical Skills
Prepare to showcase your analytical skills by discussing complex pension calculations you've performed. Think about a challenging calculation you handled and be ready to explain your thought process, the steps you took, and how you ensured accuracy in your work.
✨Client Liaison is Key
Since you'll be liaising with clients and trustees, think of examples where you've successfully managed client relationships or resolved complaints. Highlight your communication skills and how you adapt your approach based on the client's needs.
✨Be Ready for Technical Questions
Expect technical questions related to DB pensions and GMP-related work. Brush up on your knowledge of rectification processes and be prepared to discuss any relevant experience you have. This will show that you're not only knowledgeable but also practical in applying that knowledge.
