Principal Pensions Administrator

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Pensions Administrator to join a well-established and growing pensions consultancy. In this role, you'll take the lead on some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration - acting as the key point of contact for trustees and advisers, managing full scheme administration, and delivering exceptional client service. This opportunity can be based out of Glasgow, Manchester or Belfast

• Act as lead contact for trustees, advisers, and clients across multiple DB pension schemes.
• Oversee day-to-day scheme administration and authorise complex calculations and benefit cases.
• Lead and deliver large-scale pension projects such as GMP equalisation, buy-ins, buyouts, and scheme wind-ups.
• Prepare and present trustee reports, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical support to both junior and senior colleagues.
• Attend and contribute to trustee meetings, offering expertise and insight on key scheme matters.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Support business development activities and client retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, governance standards, and internal processes.

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in DB pensions administration with proven technical expertise.
• Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation, regulation, and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience as lead contact for trustees and advisers.
• Proven track record delivering complex or scheme-wide projects.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and confidence supporting business development activity.

• PMI qualification (or working towards).
• Experience presenting technical advice at trustee meetings.
• Track record of delivering large or complex pension projects.
• Evidence of contributing to process improvements or team development.
• Experience representing the business in pitches or new client opportunities.