Job Description

Senior Pensions Administrator (Defined Benefit)

Location: Belfast
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours)

Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and highly respected pensions consultancy, who are continuing to grow their Belfast team and are now seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator.

This is a key role for an experienced Defined Benefit (DB) pensions professional who enjoys taking ownership of schemes, delivering a high standard of member service, and supporting the development of junior colleagues. You will play a central role in the day-to-day administration of DB pension schemes, working closely with trustees, advisers, and scheme members.

The Senior Pensions Administrator role offers long-term career stability, technical variety, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team where your experience and expertise are genuinely valued.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Senior-level role with ownership of Defined Benefit pension schemes

2. Belfast-based position within a growing, well-regarded pensions consultancy

3. Opportunity to mentor others and contribute to complex scheme work

The Role

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day administration of Defined Benefit pension schemes

• Act as a key point of contact for scheme members, trustees, and professional advisers

• Perform and check complex benefit calculations, including ill-health, divorce, and non-standard cases

• Review and authorise work completed by junior team members, providing guidance and support

• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and in line with service level agreements

• Contribute to scheme projects such as wind-ups, GMP reconciliation exercises, and member communications

• Resolve queries proactively and identify opportunities for process improvement

• Support business development activities by providing technical input where required

The Person

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Defined Benefit pensions administration

• Strong technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulations, and scheme rules

• Proven experience handling complex benefit calculations and non-standard cases

• Experience reviewing and checking the work of junior colleagues

• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with members, trustees, and third parties

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience attending trustee or client meetings

• Experience mentoring or training less experienced colleagues

• Involvement in supporting new business proposals or client pitches

The Reward

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Belfast-based role within a stable and growing organisation

• Interesting and varied DB pension scheme work

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

• Flexible and professional working environment