Pension Administrator - Projects

Barnett Waddingham

We are looking to recruit a Pension Administrator - Projects to work at either of our Leeds or Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week). This role sits within our Bespoke Initiatives team.

  • Checking work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with Scheme rules, procedures, and legislation

  • Supporting the team in all aspects of simple pension scheme projects

  • Carry out and check more complex data cleansing / rectification exercises

  • Leading on, and coordinating the delivery of simple projects and delivering results in line with the project plan

  • Leading on complex existence check projects, including liaising with tracing agencies, analysing trace results, issuing correspondence and monitoring replies

  • Building calculation matrices for testing complex system calculations against expected output

  • Producing project status reports for trustees

  • Carrying out data audit analysis and preparing a report for Trustees on proposed next steps

  • Liaises with Client Relationship Managers to ensure projects are progressed in accordance with the project plan

  • Providing constructive feedback for others in order to improve their understanding and knowledge and support the development of the individual

  • Ensuring that project work is delivered within budget

  • Taking responsibility for ensuring that all new implementation project tasks are completed as per the Project Plan

  • Assisting with more complex aspects of new client implementations including the running and checking of parallel payrolls

  • Checking complex or high risk bulk mailings.

  • Reading, researching and understanding scheme documentation and legislation to produce benefit specifications.

  • Using strong analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data.

We would love to hear from if you have:

  • A minimum of 2 years pensions experience, with in depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes

  • GCSE/A levels are required. A relevant degree, Certificate in Pensions Calculations (CPC) or progress with PMI examinations is desirable together with experience appropriate for the role in pension administration.

  • A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.

  • Job Identification 968
  • Job Category All Jobs
  • Posting Date 04/13/2026, 03:55 PM
  • Locations United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Job Schedule Full time