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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. As disability confident committed, we will support all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Each stage of the process is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required.
Job profile for Pensions Administration Manager
Pensions Administration Manager
location_on Portsmouth Pensions Administration Manager Apply online
Contractual hours: 36.25
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: XPS Administration
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Job reference: REQ002677
Job description
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Administration Manager to join our vibrant Portsmouth office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a role as a Pensions Manager with extensive knowledge in DB pensions.
As a Pensions Administration Manager with XPS you will:
* Oversee day to day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients, and participate in trustee and client meetings.
* Ensure provision of high-quality pension administration and consultancy services.
* Participate in strategic business changes.
* Provide expert advice solutions to pensions queries and pensions consultative advice; keeping abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry.
* Oversee the project management of annual and ad-hoc projects such as renewals, benefit statements, pension increases, scheme returns, and trustees’ reports and accounts.
* Take responsibility for all aspects of admin billing, in conjunction with Operations Manager and/or Client Manager.
* Train colleagues with less experience in the team.
* Manage total workflow for the designated team, including workload allocation, prioritisation and ensuring delivery in line with client expectations, legal timescales and service level agreements (SLAs).
* Conduct internal audits, being alert to potential improvements in pensions administration processes.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
* Significant experience dealing with DB schemes within the pensions industry
* Expert knowledge on pension administration activities and legislation
* Previous supervisory, leadership and management experience
* Project management experience
* Knowledge and experience of MS Office Products such as Excel and Word (or similar)
* Strong organisation skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* A completed or progression within a relevant pension’s qualification (applicant’s deemed qualified by experience will also be considered)
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible Bank holidays
* Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* XPS Rewards
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
* Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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