Senior Pensions Administrator

2025-07-05 | XPS Pensions Group | Edinburgh | SCT | United Kingdom

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Edinburgh
Job Type:
Full-time
Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Job category/type
  • XPS Administration
Date posted

26/06/2025

Job reference

REQ002994


Senior Pensions Administrator

Location: Edinburgh
Employment Type: FTC, Full Time
Grade: Consultant
Hybrid
REQ002994

About XPS Group:

XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.

About the Role:
This is a hybrid role with an office presence expected twice per week but will require more office time during the initial ‘settling in’ period. We seek a Senior Pensions Administrators on a fixed term contract to join our team, providing top-tier administration for trust-based pension schemes. Responsibilities include guiding team members, checking, verifying tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with pension laws. Strong communication and proactive support are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Train and support junior team members
  • Verify and authorize team activities
  • Calculate and dispense scheme benefits
  • Maintain membership records
  • Engage in project work assigned by managers
  • Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties
  • Offer verbal and written technical insights
  • Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance
  • Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Your Profile:
Essential:

  • Experience in DB schemes and the pensions sector
  • Organizational skills and a methodical approach
  • Support development of high standards and customer service
  • Effective communication and detail-oriented
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent
  • Ideally A Level education or equivalent
  • Commitment to pursuing pensions qualifications (e.g., CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI)

Desirable:

  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Effective delegation capabilities

What We Offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact [email protected]. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.

Eligibility:

Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

Who are we:

To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com

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