Senior Pensions Administrator

We are actively looking to recruit on behalf of our client for a skilled Senior Pensions Administrator to join their successful Team based in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Pensions Administrator.

This is a full time 6 month contract position administering Defined Benefit schemes.

Main duties and responsibilities will include the following:-

* Training of other team members
* Assisting less experienced team members
* Checking and authorising other team member's work
* Meeting deadlines
* Calculation and payment of scheme benefits in accordance with the Rules
* Maintenance of membership records and other documentation
* Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO and Disclosure requirements
* Project work as directed by Team Leader or Manager
* Liaison with Client, Scheme Actuary, Consultants, Providers, Pension Payroll Members and third parties
* Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing
* Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations
* Checking and authorising cases
* Completing updates to the database to ensure that records are accurately maintained
* Dealing confidently with member enquiries by phone, email and letter
* Providing general support to the Administration team/manager
* Ensuring that work is prioritised correctly so that target dates are met

Essential:-

* Previous experience within a similar role dealing with DB schemes (Final Salary) is essential
* Pensions experience is essential.
* Able to demonstrate ownership, responsibility and accountability for self
* Be organised, methodical and logical in approach to delegated responsibilities
* Able to assist with developing a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness
* Able to develop administrators and administrative processes
* Be well organised and be a point of reference for knowledge
Have high levels of attention to detail and accuracy across complex calculations
Have experience of administering schemes on the Profund and Administrator specialist DB platforms

Please apply below if you are interested in the current vacancy