Pension Administrator

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We are looking for a proactive, organised Pension Administrator who is curious, eager to learn and motivated by helping others. This is a permanent, full time role that is based at our Birmingham offices working on a hybrid basis.

Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

A snapshot of your day:

• Preparing and checking computer generated benefit calculations and member correspondence
• Maintaining accurate member records and ensuring data integrity
• Interpreting scheme documentation including rules, booklets and announcements
• Completing manual calculations and supporting more complex casework
• Managing member activities in line with agreed service levels
• Identifying and escalating issues where appropriate, offering practical solutions
• Supporting and maintaining Information Security procedures in line with Barnett Waddingham policy
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks and supporting colleagues where needed

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum of GCSE Grade “5” or “C” in Maths and English are essential. The Award in Pension Essentials or progress with other relevant PMI qualifications such as CPC (Certificate in Pension Calculations) would be an advantage. A willingness to make progress towards further professional qualifications would be a benefit; however, proven experience in the role is more desirable than academic achievement

• Experience in defined benefit pension administration
• Signs of progression in your current or previous role, such as increased responsibility or exposure to more complex work
• A clear aptitude for pensions administration and an interest in developing your technical knowledge

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review

• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)

• Funded training and professional development

• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading

• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts

• For a full list of benefits, please click here

Accessibility

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• Job Identification 998
• Job Category All Jobs
• Posting Date 04/29/2026, 08:07 AM
• Locations United Kingdom Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule Full time