Principal Pensions Administrator

About You

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in pensions administration? As a Principal Pensions Administrator, you’ll act as the key point of contact for trustees and advisers, ensuring that Defined Benefit (DB) schemes are managed with precision, compliance, and outstanding client service. This is a role where your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commercial awareness come together.

You’ll take ownership of entire schemes, oversee and authorise the most complex cases, and provide guidance to colleagues at every level. From attending trustee meetings and presenting reports to leading major exercises such as buy-ins, buyouts, and GMP equalisation, you’ll also support Spence’s business development by building trusted client relationships and contributing to new opportunities.

• At least 8 years’ experience in DB pension administration Extensive experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration, with proven expertise in complex and technical cases.
• In-depth knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulation, and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience acting as lead contact for trustees and advisers.
• Strong client relationship skills, including attending and contributing to trustee meetings.
• Experience leading on scheme-wide projects (e.g. GMP equalisation, buy-ins, buyouts, scheme wind-ups).
• Ability to mentor, guide, and support both junior and senior colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple schemes.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to support business development activity.
• PMI qualification (or working towards).
• Experience preparing trustee reports and presenting technical advice at trustee meetings.
• Track record of delivering large-scale or complex pension projects successfully.
• Evidence of contributing to process improvements or shaping team practices.
• Experience representing the business at pitches or new client opportunities.

• Working hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required.
• Location:
  
  UK-wide with opportunity available in Belfast, Manchester or Glasgow
• All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check.
• As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting.
• 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.