Pension Administrator in Sale

An established and highly respected pensions provider is seeking an experienced New Business Pension Administrator to join its growing technical administration team. Operating for over 25 years, the business works closely with regulated financial advisers across the UK, delivering specialist pension solutions supported by strong technical expertise, innovative technology and a collaborative team culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with SIPP administration experience who is looking to join a business where their expertise will be valued and where they can further develop their technical knowledge within the pensions sector.

The Opportunity

Consider this role as an entry point to their specialist SIPP administration team, supporting advisers and clients by processing new business applications and ensuring pension transactions are completed accurately and efficiently. The role offers exposure to a broad range of pension administration activities and the opportunity to work alongside experienced team members within a supportive and professional environment.

You will regularly liaise with financial advisers, investment providers and internal teams, ensuring requests are handled efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of service, accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing new SIPP business applications from submission through to completion
• Managing pension transfers and investment applications
• Processing payments to investment providers and financial advisers
• Handling investment withdrawals and related pension transactions
• Completing pension administration tasks including LOAs, FSCS claims, DSARs and agency changes
• Liaising with financial advisers and clients to resolve queries and provide updates
• Tracking requests through to completion within service level agreements
• Supporting wider SIPP administration where required, including property-based pensions
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and risk management
• Contributing to internal projects and continuous improvements within the administration team

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year's experience in pensions administration
• Strong working knowledge of SIPP administration
• Good understanding of pension rules and investment transactions
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with advisers and clients
• Comfortable working with pension calculations and numerical data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• You will also bring a proactive mindset, strong teamwork and a commitment to delivering excellent client service

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established pension provider where you will work within a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality service and expertise to advisers and their clients. The business offers a supportive culture, strong technical exposure and opportunities for ongoing professional development within the pensions industry. An attractive salary alongside comprehensive benefits is all available and hybrid working is fully supported.

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester - Hybrid Working | Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/03/2026