Head of Pensions Administration

Due to considerable growth my client, an award winning and highly respected Pension Consultancy, currently seek a talented Pensions Administration professional to lead their national pensions administration function. This is a new role and offers the opportunity for the successful individual to shape its destiny. Duties will include:Identifying areas to maximise efficiency in the administration functionWork with the wider business to assist with new business tenders and also how existing business can be maximisedProviding leadership to the administration function and ensuring high levels of client service are maintained (administration, pensioner payroll, scheme accounts)Ensuring that administration teams have everything they need in order to function effectively (training, equipment etc)Ensure the admin function is on top of all legislative and project demand such as GMP and pension DashboardsConsider the impact of new legislation and how it may change processes and proceduresWork closely with HR to both recruit and retain staffPromote and encourage colleague development Identify any risks to the business and mitigate appropriatelyThe successful candidate will come from a Third Party or In-House pensions environment and will possess significant, technical defined benefit knowledge and a proven track record in leadership at a senior level. You will possess outstanding communication and negotiation skills along with the ability to lead by example and be a positive role model to all colleagues. Prior pensions projects experience is definitely advantageous.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected pension consultancy in a brand-new role offering the chance to shape the pension administration function with longer term partnership potential in the business along with a generous remuneration and benefits package.

Created: 2025-08-03