Senior Pension Administrator

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Location: Reading
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (2 days a week)
Grade: Consultant
Hybrid working available.

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.

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join our vibrant Reading office with hybrid working. The role is well‑suited for someone with previous experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pension administration who can perform manual calculations and review the work of less experienced pension administrators.

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

• Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, final salary, retirements, deaths, transfers in and transfers out.
• Experience of current pensions legislation and framework.
• Able to perform complex calculations and check the work of junior colleagues.
• IT proficiency, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Confident communicator and problem‑solver.
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic, taking responsibility for personal and technical continuous professional development.
• An eagerness to take on responsibility and adopt a flexible approach when work pressures are high.
• Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales.
• Great interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.

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 a digital GP service. Volunteering events are encouraged with paid volunteer days. Referral bonuses are offered for suitable candidates.

Apply below or contact  Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

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.

Any employment offer will be conditional upon DBS Disclosure checks, employment or educational references, satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK. XPS Group does not sponsor employees.

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