Senior Pension Administrator – Remote

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Pension Administrator to join a leading UK pension consultancy on a remote basis. The role involves managing complex Defined Benefit pension administration tasks while supporting junior colleagues and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex DB pension administration, including retirements, transfers, deaths and leavers.
• Perform and quality‑check manual benefit calculations with high accuracy.
• Oversee monthly and annual processes, meeting agreed SLAs.
• Act as primary contact for client and member queries, handling complex cases.
• Monitor team performance, quality and workload distribution.
• Produce and review non‑standard communications and technical responses.
• Maintain pension administration systems and databases.
• Support process improvements, quality initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor, coach and provide technical support to junior team members.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as payroll and pensions accounts.

Required profile

• Strong experience in Defined Benefit pension administration.
• Solid understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory framework.
• Proven ability to perform calculations and quality‑check others’ work.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Effective workload management in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Support towards professional qualifications.
• Generous benefits including bonus, pension and healthcare.
• Opportunities for career development.