Senior Pensions Administrator

Pensions Administrator

Location: University of Southampton, Highfield Campus

Tate Recruitment is proud to be working with the University of Southampton to find a dedicated and skilled Pensions Administrator. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the efficient management of the University's pension services.

Contract Details:

• Salary: £16-£20 per hour
• Contract Type: 6-month fixed term
• Working Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, with 1 day onsite

Role Overview:

• As a Pensions Administrator, you will help lead the provision of a responsive, professional, and customer-focused pensions service.
• Guide the Pensions team to ensure timely and accurate data processing.
• Interpret and provide guidance on Scheme, Employer, HMRC, and other pension-related rules and legislative requirements.
• Assist in process reviews and recommend improvements to maintain efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Pensions Team Leader, Pensions Administration Manager, Payroll, and Financial Systems Accountant to provide a seamless service to employees and pensioners.
• Coordinate and assign work within the Pensions team, monitor and review daily operations, ensuring all responsibilities and deadlines are met.
• Assist in checking and reconciling pension benefit calculations, ensuring member records are accurate.
• The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and administering our pension schemes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Essential Skills:

• Proven work experience in relevant roles and job-related training.
• Ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proficiency in standard office computer systems, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience with USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) is ideal.

If you feel you have the relevant experience for the role of Pensions Administrator, apply today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.