Pensions Administrator
Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary £30,000 - £34,000 + Benefits
CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Pensions Administrator for a large, well-established organisation with its own in-house pensions administration team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The salary is £30,000 - £34,000 plus an annual bonus. You'll support the day-to-day running of the organisation's pension schemes, which include closed final salary sections and active money purchase sections. It's a fantastic opportunity for an accurate, proactive pensions administrator to join a supportive team and gain broad scheme experience, with full training provided in a hybrid role.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain member records on the pensions administration system and calculate a range of member benefits
- Handle member enquiries by phone and in writing, explaining pensions information clearly
- Prepare letters and keep spreadsheets accurate and up to date
- Liaise with third-party administrators and help with annual bulk member mailings
- Scan and file documents, and contribute to ad-hoc team projects
What Experience is Required
- Previous pension scheme administration experience is essential, and knowledge of Profund would be a plus
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook, with excellent numeracy and attention to detail
- GCSE Maths and English (grades A–C) or equivalent, plus a confident, professional telephone manner
Salary & Benefits
The salary is £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus of up to 10%. Benefits include:
- A pension with employer contributions and life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- A free local travel pass
- 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy five more
- Flexible start and finish times across a 38-hour week
Location
The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It's mainly office-based, with one day a week working from home. It's easily commutable from Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, Whitley Bay, Cramlington and Washington.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen, in strict confidence.
Alternate Job Titles
Pensions Assistant, Pensions Officer, Pension Scheme Administrator, Pensions Administration Assistant
