Pensions Technical & Governance Administrator in Gloucester

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Salary: Up to circa £35,000 per annum depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including 28 days holiday.

Location: Homeworker – the successful candidate must be willing to travel to the Birmingham, Swindon and Gloucester Offices for occasional meetings (travel expenses will be covered).

The opportunity

Are you an occupational pensions professional, currently working in a consultancy or in-house role, looking to further your career as a pensions technical and governance administrator? If so, we’d really like to hear from you. We are an in-house pensions team providing pension scheme management for Zurich’s UK employee pension schemes with combined assets of £6 bn and a membership of over 42,000. With ever increasing pensions legislation and regulation we are looking for someone to join the team as a technical and governance specialist. The role could suit someone with pensions administration or other consultancy experience keen to broaden their career prospects by developing new skills. Support is available if you are working towards relevant professional qualifications.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Provide Trustee secretariat support services, including providing input into papers and implementing Trustee decisions and actions.
• Take ownership of various administrative tasks relating to scheme governance, including managing insurance renewals, assisting with member nominated director election processes and maintaining Trustee training records.
• Assist the governance and secretariat team in maintaining Trustee governance frameworks and policies.
• Ensure the Trustee document-sharing portals are kept up to date.
• Gather and present responses from Trustee directors for various exercises such as adviser reviews and knowledge and understanding surveys.
• Arrange meetings to consider decisions on discretionary benefits and ensure any required documents are circulated in advance.
• Manage the Trustee policy review timetable and maintain procedure notes for governance and secretariat tasks and processes.
• Provide the in-house team and UK businesses with proactive, accurate and timely support on pensions matters.

What are we looking for?

• Some experience or awareness of the legislative and regulatory framework that governs DB / DC occupational pension schemes, including the reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience of delivering administrative tasks, for example following an established process and dealing appropriately with any problems which arise.
• Interest in developing knowledge of the governance requirements applicable to occupational pension schemes.
• A can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively from home as part of a team.
• Good time management and work prioritisation.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to embrace technology to achieve operational efficiencies.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include a 12% employer contribution to our defined contribution pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Who we are

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.