At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in pension administration, providing technical expertise and support.
- Company: Join Barnett Waddingham, a leader in employee benefits with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive bonuses, private medical cover, and up to 30 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to accessibility for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing field with clear career progression.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/5; knowledge of pensions law required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Technical Lead to join our growing Pension Administration team. This is a permanent, full time role that can be based in our Birmingham, Cheltenham or Bristol office, working on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with specialist teams with regards to complex technical matters that specifically relate to their Scheme and/or member(s) of their Scheme; providing advice, support and expertise where required.
- Attend client meetings where technical input is required.
- Provide support to Client teams on technical matters, as required.
- Deal directly with individual members to support the team to provide information or resolve issues.
- Contribute to and/or produce client reports where technical input is required.
- Peer review complex member or scheme event calculations for ongoing administration team.
- Provide technical input and peer review to client projects where required.
- Provide support to ongoing administration team through ad hoc query resolution and training.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C / 5 as a minimum.
- Be able to communicate complex technical matters at a level appropriate to the recipient, exercising tact and diplomacy, where necessary.
- Good knowledge of pension’s law.
- Detailed knowledge of complex pension calculations.
- An Associate of Pensions Management Institute (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
- Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
- A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Accessibility: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please click here.
Team Technical Lead in Birmingham employer: Barnett Waddingham
At Barnett Waddingham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Team Technical Lead role within our dynamic Pension Administration team. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer clear pathways for career progression, a supportive work culture, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical cover, generous holiday allowances, and unique perks like an electric car leasing scheme. Our hybrid working model across Birmingham, Cheltenham, and Bristol ensures flexibility, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
