Project Administrator

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We are looking to recruit a Projects Administrator (Pensions) to work at either of our Leeds or Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week). This role sits within our Bespoke Initiatives team.

A snapshot of your day:

• Checking work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with Scheme rules, procedures, and legislation
• Supporting the team in all aspects of simple pension scheme projects
• Carry out and check more complex data cleansing / rectification exercises
• Leading on, and coordinating the delivery of simple projects and delivering results in line with the project plan
• Leading on complex existence check projects, including liaising with tracing agencies, analysing trace results, issuing correspondence and monitoring replies
• Building calculation matrices for testing complex system calculations against expected output
• Producing project status reports for trustees
• Carrying out data audit analysis and preparing a report for Trustees on proposed next steps
• Liaises with Client Relationship Managers to ensure projects are progressed in accordance with the project plan
• Providing constructive feedback for others in order to improve their understanding and knowledge and support the development of the individual
• Ensuring that project work is delivered within budget
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that all new implementation project tasks are completed as per the Project Plan
• Assisting with more complex aspects of new client implementations including the running and checking of parallel payrolls
• Checking complex or high risk bulk mailings.
• Reading, researching and understanding scheme documentation and legislation to produce benefit specifications.
• Using strong analytical skills to identify issues and correct scheme data.

We would love to hear from if you have:

• A minimum of 2 years pensions experience, with in depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
• GCSE/A levels are required. A relevant degree, Certificate in Pensions Calculations (CPC) or progress with PMI examinations is desirable together with experience appropriate for the role in pension administration.
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
• A generous pension scheme with 5% employee contributions matched by a 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years' service.
• Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.

Accessibility

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• Job Identification 968
• Job Category All Jobs
• Posting Date 04/13/2026, 03:55 PM
• Locations United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule Full time