Pension Administrator - Apprentice (Bristol)

Join Barnett Waddingham as a Pension Administrator Apprentice. This apprenticeship starts September 2026, lasts 18 months, and leads to a permanent role.

Overview: Barnett Waddingham (part of Howden Employee Benefits) is a leading independent UK professional services consultancy advising on risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With over 1700 people across 11 offices, our core purpose is based around empowering people to secure better futures. We are a sustainable and thriving client‑ and people‑focussed organisation, committed to doing the right thing. We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive and inclusive firm and have a solid structure in place to ensure you receive all of the training to start your career.

What will you do as a Pension Administration Apprentice?

• Pension administrators look after pension scheme members and make sure they receive the right pension at the right time and advise them of their rights and benefits to enable them to make important decisions about their retirement.
• Communicating with clients, their members and advisers via email, letter, and telephone.
• Processing client pension payrolls, including calculations of net pay, arranging payments, liaising with tax offices and preparation of year‑end returns.
• Preparing computer‑generated benefit calculations and related correspondence.
• Attending team meetings to understand priorities and offering support as required.
• Engaging in additional project work.

What qualification will I study for? You will study for the Workplace Pensions Administrator Level 3 qualification in partnership with our training provider. The programme is well‑structured with support from a skills coach, mentors and line managers to ensure you succeed in both your role and study.

Benefits and Perks:

• Above‑average apprenticeship salary plus a competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
• Private medical cover.
• Pension contributions.
• Gym membership, cinema and shopping discounts.
• Social and sporting group participation.

When will I begin?

• Start date: September 2026.
• Apprenticeship level: Workplace Pensions Administrator Level 3.
• Selection process: CV, telephone interview and assessment centre.

What do we look for? We are looking for a friendly, customer‑focused approach with strong attention to detail. You should demonstrate a positive attitude, be organised, have good problem‑solving skills, enjoy working with numbers and possess strong communication skills to build effective relationships with external clients and team members. Previous employment, volunteering, or hobbies that develop these skills are acceptable.

Entry Requirements: Ideally A‑Level standard or equivalent with grade C or higher in two or more subjects. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4 C or equivalent) including Maths and English is required.

Accessibility: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the recruitment process and we will do our very best to support you.

Recruitment Process: Please apply with your CV. We will then invite you to a short telephone screen with one of our Early Careers team. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day or interview in our office. For any enquiries before applying, contact the Early Careers team at earlycareers@barnett‑waddingham.co.uk.