At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex pension administration and manage client relationships with precision and expertise.
- Company: Join a leading firm in pensions administration with a focus on client service and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work from Belfast, Manchester, or Glasgow with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pensions sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in DB pensions administration and strong client relationship skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in pensions administration? As a Principal Pensions Administrator, you’ll act as the key point of contact for trustees and advisers, ensuring that Defined Benefit (DB) schemes are managed with precision, compliance, and outstanding client service. This is a role where your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commercial awareness come together. You’ll take ownership of entire schemes, oversee and authorise the most complex cases, and provide guidance to colleagues at every level. From attending trustee meetings and presenting reports to leading major exercises such as buy-ins, buyouts, and GMP equalisation, you’ll also support Spence’s business development by building trusted client relationships and contributing to new opportunities.
Responsibilities & Criteria
- At least 8 years’ experience in DB pension administration
- Extensive experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration, with proven expertise in complex and technical cases.
- In-depth knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulation, and codes of practice.
- Demonstrated experience acting as lead contact for trustees and advisers.
- Strong client relationship skills, including attending and contributing to trustee meetings.
- Experience leading on scheme-wide projects (e.g. GMP equalisation, buy-ins, buyouts, scheme wind-ups).
- Ability to mentor, guide, and support both junior and senior colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple schemes.
- Commercial awareness and the confidence to support business development activity.
- PMI qualification (or working towards).
- Experience preparing trustee reports and presenting technical advice at trustee meetings.
- Track record of delivering large-scale or complex pension projects successfully.
- Evidence of contributing to process improvements or shaping team practices.
- Experience representing the business at pitches or new client opportunities.
Circumstances
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required.
- Location: UK-wide with opportunity available in Belfast, Manchester or Glasgow
- All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check.
- As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting.
- 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Principal Pensions Administrator in Glasgow employer: Spence & Partners Limited
At Spence, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in pensions administration. With opportunities for professional growth and development, our team members are empowered to take ownership of complex projects while building meaningful relationships with clients. Located in vibrant cities like Belfast, Manchester, and Glasgow, we provide a supportive environment where your expertise can truly shine, making a significant impact in the pensions sector.
Contact Details:
Spence & Partners Limited Recruitment Team
