Senior Pensions Associate

About the role

Gallagher Benefit Services is looking for an experienced pensions professional to join our Bristol team as a Senior Pensions Associate. You will help deliver a wide range of occupational pension schemes while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client‑facing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.
• Allocate cases, perform and verify both automated and manual pension calculations.
• Coordinate pensioner payrolls and handle cash‑flow, investment, disinvestment and invoice processing.
• Draft and review correspondence, reports and scheme documentation.
• Supervise and train the pensions administration team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Engage with scheme members to resolve queries and provide solutions.
• Support the Client Executive team and participate in client meetings or new‑business pitches.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in occupational pension administration.
• Strong understanding of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑focused mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Support and funding for the Pension Management Institute’s CPC qualification.
• Opportunities for career progression within a vibrant, supportive workplace.
• Collaborative team culture that values innovation and excellence.