• About the company:

  We are supporting a well-established, award-winning UK pensions consultancy in their search for an experienced Pensions Associate Consultant to join their Manchester team.

  This organisation operates across multiple UK locations and is known for delivering high-quality trustee, actuarial, governance and administration services. They have a strong reputation for innovation, technical expertise and a culture that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing and long-term career development.

  If you’re looking to take the next step in your pensions career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is a role worth exploring.

  About the role

  As a Pensions Associate Consultant, you will join a multi-disciplinary team and take responsibility for managing or supporting a portfolio of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as day-to-day contact for trustee and corporate clients
  • Managing governance frameworks and ensuring schemes remain compliant
  • Leading or supporting major projects (e.g., GMP equalisation, ORAs)
  • Preparing high-quality advice, reports and communications
  • Overseeing scheme business plans, budgets and governance documentation
  • Working collaboratively with actuarial, investment and administration specialists
  • Contributing to tender activity, pitches and wider business development
  • Building professional networks and identifying opportunities for service enhancements

  This role would suit an existing Consultant or a DB pensions professional ready to transition into a more advisory, client-facing role.

  Skill & experience required:

  Essential experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within DB pensions (consulting or administration)
  • Strong technical understanding of pensions legislation, governance and regulatory requirements
  • Evidence of client management or supporting senior consultants across client portfolios
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new systems quickly

  Desirable:

  • Progress toward APMI/FPMI (or equivalent)
  • Experience in pitches, networking or new business activity
  • Knowledge of the PPF assessment process

  Why this role?

  • Join a highly respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans
  • Benefit from direct exposure to senior leadership and high-profile clients
  • Accelerate your career through structured learning and development
  • Collaborative culture with genuine flexibility
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing team

  

  Pensions Associate Consultant

• About the company:

  Alexander Lloyd is working with a growing Consultancy that is continuing to invest heavily in its Employee Benefits and Defined Contributions (DC) offering. Due to sustained growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced DC Consultant to join their respected and established team.

  Our client operates a flexible hybrid working arrangement of 2 – 3 days per week in the Manchester office.

  About the opportunity:

  Whilst this role is primarily to deliver consulting and support services to DC clients, there would also be an opportunity to be involved in business development, modelling and research and internal function to suit candidate’s strengths and interests.

  Key responsibilities:

  This role sits within a dedicated DC Specialism delivering full-service DC consulting to corporate sponsors, Trustees and Master Trusts.

  • Conducting pension provider reviews, evaluating tender submissions, and producing high quality reports and summaries.
  • Assisting with development of client benefit strategies, including technology solutions, benefit reviews and market bench-marking.
  • Preparing regular reporting for trustees and governance committees.
  • Delegate and review work from junior members of the team, ensuring quality and technical accuracy.
  • Manage small projects from scoping through to delivery and invoicing.
  • Attend client meetings, presenting guidance / advice confidently.

  Skills and experience required:

  • Strong DC Consulting experience, ideally from within another Pensions TPA.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • A proactive, commercial mindset with a positive and professional attitude.
  • A desire to support and develop junior colleagues.

  If you’re a DC Pensions Consultant looking to join a business where you can genuinely influence, develop and progress, this is an opportunity well worth exploring!

  

  DC Pensions Consultant

• We have an exciting new role for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join our client within either their Leeds or Manchester office.

  In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting pension scheme members-explaining how their pension works, carrying out complex calculations, and staying up to date with the ever-changing pensions landscape. Your work will make a real impact, helping us meet client expectations and communicate effectively with members and third parties alike.

  About You

  • Proven experience in a variety of pensions administration roles, particularly with defined benefit (DB) schemes.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
  • A sound understanding of scheme rules and the ability to perform accurate pension calculations.

  Your Responsibilities

  As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll:

  • Deliver practical, well-reasoned solutions and use a logical approach to problem solving.
  • Support and mentor team members to help them grow and succeed.
  • Prepare accurate, informative documentation.
  • Communicate confidently with scheme members, clients, and third parties.
  • Guide members through their pension journey with clarity and care.
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Team Leader.
  • Perform and check calculations, and assist with complex or non-standard cases (depending on experience).

  What you will get in return

  The firm will actively support your professional growth and reward your contribution. At every level, you’ll benefit from:

  • A competitive salary, plus bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Private health insurance, life insurance, and income protection.
  • 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), an extra day at Christmas, plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional days.
  • A non-contributory pension scheme.

  Please quote 52098 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sha@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Senior Pension Administrator

• About the company:

  We are supporting a well-established, award-winning UK pensions consultancy in their search for an experienced Pensions Manager to join their Manchester team.

  This organisation operates across multiple UK locations and is known for delivering high-quality trustee, actuarial, governance and administration services. They have a strong reputation for innovation, technical expertise and a culture that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing and long-term career development.

  If you’re looking to take the next step in your pensions career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is a role worth exploring.

  About the role:

  As a Pensions Manager, you will be part of the outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead day-to-day contact for clients, managing the delivery of pensions management and governance services across a varied portfolio of schemes.

  This is a senior, client facing role requiring strong technical pensions knowledge, excellent communication skills and proven leadership capability. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure high quality, compliant and timely service delivery.

  Key responsibilities:

  Pensions Management & Governance

  • Act as a scheme secretary on permanent and interim appointments
  • Lead outsourced pensions management support for in-house pension teams
  • Manage a portfolio of pension schemes and associated projects
  • Oversee scheme governance to ensure full regulatory compliance
  • Own scheme business plans, budgets and profitability

  Business Development

  • Build and maintain a strong professional network
  • Identify and support new business opportunities

  People Leadership

  • Provide leadership, mentoring and support to team members
  • Act as a line manager where required, including performance management

  Key skills and experience required:

  • Solid background in the pensions industry
  • Recent experience working with occupational pension schemes
  • Strong technical understanding of pension legislation and governance
  • Experience working across DB and DC schemes
  • Proven project and budget management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  If you’re an experienced pensions professional and looking to take the next step in your career, apply today.

  

  Pensions Manager

• This role is for an experienced Health & Risk Consultant to provide expert advice to employers on their employee benefit plans, with a focus on healthcare and group risk. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver real impact for clients, working in a supportive and collaborative environment, joining a team or Health, Risk, and Pension professionals who are committed to providing a first class client experience.

  What you’ll do

  • Deliver day-to-day consultancy services, advising on the implementation and maintenance of employee benefit plans.
  • Provide high-quality advice and ensure outstanding client care and satisfaction.
  • Support Client Relationship Managers, Senior Consultants and Service Heads in both developing existing client relationships and winning new business.
  • Stay up to date with regulatory requirements, working within FCA guidelines and internal procedures.
  • Maintain and grow your expertise through ongoing professional development and annual competency assessments.

  Experience Needed:

  • Solid experience and technical knowledge in Private Medical Insurance and/or Group Risk (essential).
  • Client-facing consultancy experience (essential).
  • Relevant qualifications such as IF7, GR1, Certificate in Insurance (CII) or Certificate in Health and Protection (CII) (preferred or working towards).
  • Broader knowledge of employee benefits and wellbeing (desirable).
  • Strong academic background, including Maths & English GCSE (minimum grade C).

  In return:

  • Hybrid “Smart Working” approach – blend of home and London office working.
  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
  • Core benefits fully covered: life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and 25 days holiday (with the option to trade days).
  • Generous pension scheme – 8% employer contribution from day one.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
  • Wide range of flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work, dental cover, health cash plan, health assessments, critical illness, gym membership, travel insurance, and retailer discounts.

  Please quote 51920 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sha@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Employee Benefits Consultant

• About the company:

  Alexander Lloyd is recruiting for Senior Pensions Administrator in Manchester, a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading Pensions Administration business on a full time and permanent basis! The organisation is renowned for its people-first culture, offering employees a wide range of development opportunities across the business.

  About the role:

  As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of administration services to a portfolio of Pension Schemes, mainly Defined Benefits however may include Defined Contribution & CARE schemes too. The successful candidate will play a vital role in mentoring and checking the work of junior Pensions Administrators. Key responsibilities include:

  • Completing complex BAU Administration cases, supporting on member and client queries in relation to DB and some DC pension schemes.
  • Assisting and processing manual calculations and payments of scheme benefits.
  • Liaising with stakeholders and confidently support on member enquires.
  • Allocating and checking work of junior members of the team.
  • Mentor, train and support junior members of the team where necessary
  • Deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.
  • Assist with ad-hoc routine project work as and when required.

  Key skills and experience required:

  • Current administration experience of Defined Benefits schemes; knowledge of Defined Contributions would be desirable but not essential.
  • Strong manual calculation experience.
  • Current experience of coaching and supporting less experienced administrators, including checking of work.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.

  If you meet the key skills and experience required and are ready for your next as a Senior Pensions Administrator, please apply today.

  

  Senior Pensions Administrator

• About the company:

  Are you an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator or Deputy Team Leader looking to take the next step in your career? This is a brilliant opportunity to join one of the UK’s respected Pensions Consultancies as they continue to grow their market-leading pensions administration team.

  Our client operates a flexible hybrid working arrangement of 2x days per week in the office, ideally aligned to the Manchester office but other office locations will be considered.

  About the role:

  As an Assistant Team Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional pension administration services across a portfolio of Defined Benefits of Defined Contributions Pension Schemes. You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, oversee workflow and quality, and provide leadership and support to a talented team of Pension Administrators.

  You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring service excellence and compliance, while helping to mentor and develop team members to reach their full potential.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Over see the allocation and prioritisation of daily workloads across your portfolio.
  • Ensure all work meets service level agreements and compliance standards.
  • Peer-review calculations and member communications.
  • Support, coach and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Attend client and trustee meetings, presenting reports and updates.
  • Identify and manage ad-hoc pension projects.

  Key skills and experience required:

  • Strong administration experience and knowledge of delivering administration services to Defined Benefits Pension Schemes, operating at either a Senior Pensions Administrator or Deputy Team Leader.
  • Proven experience of managing, mentoring, supervising and developing teams.
  • Client facing experience – experience of presenting administration reports and communicating with clients and trustees.
  • Great communication skills – ability to be able to converse with clients, members, and colleagues.
  • Excellent time management – the ability to manage resources across multiple tasks.

  Interested in joining a collaborative and forward-thinking business? Don’t miss out, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.

  

  Pensions Assistant Manager

• About the company:

  Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a growing Pensions Administration firm, this is a fantastic opportunity and would suit an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator who may have some involvement with projects (specifically scheme events), looking to progress their career within the Pension projects route. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2x days working in the office, 3x days working from home.

  About the role:

  As a Senior Pensions Project Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting and leading with the delivery of pension projects to a portfolio of Defined Benefit schemes.

  The successful candidate will work closely with team members, trustees, insurance companies and other relevant third parties. In addition to this, the candidate will also attend internal and external meetings to provide support and guidance on scheme events.

  The work involved is extremely varied, and the successful candidate will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable team.

  Skills and experience required:

  • At least 5 year’s experience of working in a Defined Benefit administration environment
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of UK Pensions legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • Experience of delivering / assisting with projects such as scheme events.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • The ability to perform in a face-pasted working environment and build strong relationships internally and externally and work to deadline and targets.

  If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Pensions Project Analyst, please submit your CV.

  

  Senior Pensions Analyst

• About the company:

  Are you an experienced Pensions professional ready to step into a pivotal leadership role? Alexander Lloyd is working in partnership with a leading pensions consultancy currently seeking a Principal Pensions Administrator to join their growing BAU Admin team. This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of some of the most complex and rewarding challenged in Defined Benefits pensions administration.

  This is an exciting opportunity which can offer an interesting working environment which will allow you to build a rewarding career.

  This is a hybrid working role aligned to the Manchester office, 2 days a week in the office, with home working.

  About the role:

  In this role, you’ll act as the main point of contact for trustees and advisers, ensuring schemes are managed with precision, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service. You’ll bring together your technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and commercial acumen to oversee entire schemes, authorise complex cases, and mentor colleagues.

  From presenting at trustee meetings to leading key projects such as GMP equalisation, buy in’s and buy-outs, this is a role where your impact will be both visible and valued. You’ll also play a strategic part in business development by nurturing client relationships and contributing to new opportunities.

  Key skills and experience required:

  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in DB pensions administration, with proven expertise in complex and technical cases.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulation, and code of practice.
  • Strong client relationship management skills, including attendance of trustee and client meetings.
  • Experience of leading on projects such as GMP equalisation, buy-in’s, buy-outs, scheme wind-ups
  • Ability to mentor, guide, and support colleagues across the BAU Admin team.
  • Commercial awareness and confidence to be able to support with new business development activity.

  This is more than just a technical role – it’s a chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where you experience will shape the future of pensions services. If you’re ready for your next step as a Principal Pensions Administrator, apply today.

  

  Principle Pensions Administrator

• About the company:

  Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a Pension’s Consultancy who provide Pensions Administration, Actuarial and Trustee services to clients across the UK! Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Pensions Administrator to their BAU Administration team. This is an exciting opportunity which can offer an interesting working environment which will allow you to build a rewarding career.

  This is a hybrid working role aligned to the Manchester office, 2 days a week in the office, with home working.

  About the role:

  You will be responsible managing and maintaining the administration aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes on behalf of the scheme trustees. The team carry out all types of exercises from winding up schemes and calculating member’s pension benefits to carrying out forensic research for schemes where the business has been appointed by The Pensions Regulator, all the while providing an excellent service to the members.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Process member benefits, including retirements, bereavements, divorces, transfers, joiner & leavers.
  • Producing complex and manual calculations.
  • Allocating and checking of work for junior members of the team.
  • Assist with projects as and when required (GMPe and data exercises, wind up of schemes)
  • Attendance of clients and trustee meetings

  Key skills and experience required:

  • Strong Defined Benefits pension administration experience, ideally a minimum 5+ years from within a pension consultancy or TPA.
  • Strong understanding around UK pensions legislation, and regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent service to members and clients.
  • Experience in managing ad-hoc and annual pension projects would be advantageous.

  If you meet the key skills and experience required and are ready for your next as a Senior Pensions Administrator, please apply today.

  

  Senior Pensions Administrator

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