Pensions Administration Manager

IntroductionDiscover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you\’ll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. OverviewJoin our Pension Administration department as an Administration Manager in a newly-established role leading our National Projects and Events team. This is a fantastic chance to create a significant impact within our organization.The Pension Administration division is pivotal in optimizing administrative functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with our strategic goals. As Administration Manager, you will orchestrate National Projects and Events to improve service delivery and client happiness, reinforcing our division\’s reputation for excellence. Your role will involve implementing effective administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations, while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Beyond managing daily administration, you will foster collaboration and integration across teams. This includes traveling to administration offices throughout the UK to ensure adherence to company standards and making annual trips to India to collaborate with our team there. These interactions are crucial for maintaining positive relationships and ensuring seamless integration of administrative functions across various locations. Through effective leadership, strategic planning, and a dedication to excellence, you will play a key role in the success and growth of our pension administration business, positioning it as an industry leader. How you\’ll make an impactOperational Management: Lead all aspects of daily operations, enforce policies, and evaluate performance metrics.Team Leadership: Mentor and develop operations staff, encouraging a collaborative environment.Process Improvement: Improve processes, boost efficiency, and leverage technology for workflow optimization.Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance, handle risks, and conduct audits.Client Service: Maintain high client service standards and resolve inquiries promptly.Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports, analyze data, and develop strategies for efficiency.National Projects and Events: Lead projects and events, collaborating with teams for successful execution.Travel and Liaison: Travel within the UK and to India for operational oversight and team collaboration. About YouWe are on the lookout for outstanding candidates with Pension Qualifications, PMI, CPA, or a Bachelor\’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related fields, coupled with over 5 years of experience in managing pension administration. If you have a proven track record of leading teams and coordinating national projects, along with a deep understanding of pension sector regulations and compliance, we want to hear from you. We value strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in administrative management software and data analysis is a must. We are looking for individuals who are diligent, meticulous, proactive, and innovative, capable of growing both independently and collaboratively while balancing multiple priorities. This role requires travel within the UK and annual trips to India. Join us in maintaining high standards of client service and embracing global cultural diversity. #LI-TM2 Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insuranceOther benefits include:Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more… We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.