Senior Pension Associate

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work;

think of Gallagher.

Advance Your Career as a Senior Pensions Associate at Gallagher!

Are you a premier pensions professional looking to make a significant impact in a wide-ranging and encouraging environment? Join Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage and risk management, as a Senior Pensions Associate (formerly known as a Senior Pension Administrator position). With opportunities in Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Ipswich, this role offers you the chance to excel and grow in your career.

Why Gallagher?

We are dedicated to encouraging a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in delivering outstanding service to our clients while mentoring and guiding junior team members. We offer a vibrant workplace where your contributions are recognised, and your career growth is supported.

You will take an active role in delivering a diverse range of occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, and Hybrid pensions; ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and promptly. Responsibilities include allocating cases, performing and verifying both automated and manual calculations, and coordinating pensioner payrolls, as well as drafting and reviewing correspondence and reports, managing cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.

Moreover, day-to-day aspects of this role also include providing supervision and training to several pensions administrators, encouraging a collaborative and productive team environment, as well as:

• Engaging with scheme members through various channels to address queries and offer solutions.
• Working closely with team members and building positive relationships with supporting teams.
• Supporting the Client Executive team and participating in client meetings or new business pitches as needed.

We are looking to speak to individuals with demonstrated expertise in pension scheme administration, who are either pursuing or have attained the Pension Management Institute’s CPC qualification. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem‑solving, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and outstanding communication abilities. The role requires a team player who can effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Additionally, the candidate should be able to leverage their pensions knowledge and experience to peer review cases, ensuring that scheme members receive accurate and pertinent information.

• Leading Self: Demonstrate integrity, trust, and personal responsibility.
• Leading Others & Relationships: Build diverse networks, collaborate effectively, and connect with influence.
• Leading Results: Deliver client excellence, plan strategically, and work towards results.
• Leading the Business:
  Demonstrate business knowledge, critical thinking, and innovation.

At Gallagher, we invest in our people’s health, financial wellbeing, and career growth. If you're ready to tackle an exciting role as a Senior Pensions Administrator, apply now and become a part of our global success story. Your future starts here!

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

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