Senior Pension Administrator

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pension Administrator to join our growing team. This is a permanent, full-time role that is based in our Bristol office, working on a hybrid basis.

Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

A snapshot of your day

• Has a thorough understanding of the trust deed and rules for each scheme
• Carries out complex benefit calculations and tasks and deals with more complex pension queries
• Checks work of other team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scheme rules, internal procedures and controls and legislation
• Authorises benefit payments
• Checks pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranges payments and preparation of year end returns
• Liaises with authorities including DWP, HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and the Information Commissioner
• Monitors scheme cashflow requirements and arranges investments / disinvestments as required.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes
• A pensions qualification progress with other relevant PMI qualifications would be an advantage. A willingness to make progress towards a professional qualification would be a benefit; however proven experience in the role is more desirable than other academic achievement

What's in it for you

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
• Funded training and professional development
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading

Happy to talk flexible working.

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• Job Identification 1093
• Job Category All Jobs
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 11:11 AM
• Locations United Kingdom Bristol, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule Full time

• Senior Pension Administrator United Kingdom and 2 more Posted on 05/06/2026

  From this autumn, Barnett Waddingham will become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.