• Role Description

    Our client are an established UK based firm who offer Pension, Employee Benefits and Actuarial services to range of SME clients and due to continued expansion and success are currently recruiting for a number of Senior Pension Administration positions across the UK.

    As a Senior Pension Administrator within the Defined Benefit Pensions team you will be able to work either fully remotely or on a hybrid basis from a range of UK based offices in a full-time capacity.

    The day-to-day responsibilities include advising on defined benefit pension schemes, managing pension administration processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and scheme rules. The role involves interpreting pension policies, calculating benefits, handling member queries, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders is essential to deliver accurate guidance, outstanding service, and successful outcomes for defined benefit pension projects.

    Experience Needed

    • Benefits Administration skills for managing defined benefit pension schemes and related employee benefits.
    • Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to handle member inquiries, explain complex pension information, and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
    • Experience working with defined benefit pensions in consultancy, in-house, provider, or trustee environments.
    • Ability to interpret pension scheme rules, perform accurate benefit calculations, and manage documentation and reporting.

    In return

    You will be rewarded with a good salary and Pension as well as wider Employee Benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to progress in your career and expand your experience in a range of administration and project exposure.

    Please quote 52514 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

  • We are currently recruiting for an exciting new role for a Senior Pension Administrator to join an expanding, innovative Investment platform firm on a hybrid basis from London. Reporting directly to the Pensions Director, you will serve as the first point of contact for technical pension and ISA queries from financial advisers and clients. You will provide expert guidance, support colleagues across Client Services, Investments, and Transfers, and ensure all pension administration activities and regulatory reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Act as the first line of support for technical pension and ISA queries.
    • Complete high-volume pension administration tasks accurately and efficiently.
    • Respond to adviser and client enquiries promptly via telephone and email.
    • Handle complex pension cases with confidence and authority.
    • Support the operations team with specialist technical knowledge.
    • Manage pension regulatory reporting requirements and submission deadlines.
    • Interpret HMRC, FCA, and other regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
    • Identify opportunities to improve processes and documentation.
    • Partner with the Engineering team to automate and streamline pension administration activities through the platform.

    Essential Experience and Skills

    • Significant experience working within a UK investment platform offering Pension, ISA, and GIA products.
    • Strong hands-on experience in complex pension administration, including:
      • Drawdown cases
      • Death benefit processing
      • Taxation and regulatory payments
    • Proven knowledge of HMRC pension and ISA reporting requirements, including:
      • Tax relief claims
      • Annual reporting submissions

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established firm in an exciting new role where you will be rewarded with a good salary, excellent benefits package and a clear career path as well as assistance with professional qualifications.

    Please quote 52535 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

  • Associate Consultant – Employee Benefits

    London- Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent

    Are you an experienced employee benefits professional looking to take the next step in your consulting career?

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent wealth management and employee benefits consultancy based in the heart of London who provide bespoke advice and support to organisations of all sizes, helping them design, implement and manage employee benefit programmes that deliver real value to both businesses and their employees.

    They are currently looking for an Associate Consultant to join their Benefits Consulting team in a client-facing role offering the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients while supporting senior consultants on larger strategic accounts.

    About the Role

    Reporting to the Head of Benefits Consulting, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, delivering excellent service, and supporting the ongoing development of our employee benefits proposition.

    You will work closely with clients, insurers, and providers to ensure benefit schemes are effectively managed, renewed, and communicated, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage a portfolio of employee benefits clients.
    • Oversee and manage renewal and market review processes.
    • Prepare renewal reports, client presentations, and recommendations.
    • Respond to day-to-day client queries and provide ongoing support.
    • Manage membership and scheme administration activities.
    • Attend client, insurer, and provider meetings.
    • Support senior consultants in the management of key accounts.
    • Assist with new business opportunities from existing and prospective clients.
    • Support internal projects and team initiatives.
    • Maintain accurate records using internal databases and back-office systems.
    • Attend industry and third-party networking events.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Previous experience working within an employee benefits consultancy or employee benefits environment.
    • Good working knowledge of employee benefits products and services.
    • Understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to employee benefits.
    • Experience using CRM, administration, and productivity software systems.
    • Relevant qualifications such as GR1, IF1, IF7, or equivalent would be advantageous.

    What’s in it for you?

    • Work within a respected independent consultancy with a strong reputation for client service.
    • Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
    • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio, from SMEs to larger organisations.
    • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

    Please quote 52576 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 Associate Consultant

  • Senior Trustee Executive

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pensions professional to join a leading independent trustee and governance services provider as a Senior Trustee Executive.

    This is a senior client-facing role that combines trustee governance, relationship management, commercial responsibility and team leadership. You will take ownership of a portfolio of pension scheme clients, acting as a trusted adviser to trustee boards whilst ensuring exceptional service delivery and commercial success.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Lead a portfolio of trustee clients, acting as the primary contact for trustee boards and stakeholders.
    • Build strong relationships with trustees, sponsors and advisers.
    • Chair and present at trustee meetings, providing strategic governance support.
    • Oversee client service delivery, ensuring high standards and successful outcomes.
    • Manage, mentor and develop team members.
    • Take ownership of client profitability and commercial performance.
    • Support business development through pitches, networking and industry events.
    • Enhance the firm’s market profile and identify growth opportunities.

    Essential Criteria:

    • Significant experience within the pensions industry, trustee services or pension consulting.
    • Strong knowledge of pension scheme governance and regulatory requirements.
    • Experience working directly with trustees and pension scheme stakeholders.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    This role is hybrid to a London or St Albans based office so if this opportunity is of interest, reach out or click apply today to learn more!

    Please quote 52666 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@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 for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Senior Trustee Executive

  • Recruitment Consultant

    (HR Division)

    Alexander Lloyd | Hybrid Working | Crawley, West Sussex

    Are you an experienced agency recruiter looking for your next challenge?

    Do you enjoy building genuine client relationships, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and working within a specialist market where your expertise can really make a difference? Looking to work in a recruitment organisation that provides autonomy, values work/life balance and celebrates success?

    At Alexander Lloyd, we’re looking for an ambitious and commercially-minded recruiter to join our established HR recruitment team, specialising in permanent and interim HR appointments across the South East.

    Why Alexander Lloyd?

    Alexander Lloyd has built an outstanding reputation over the last 25 years as a specialist recruiter across HR, Finance, Pensions and Procurement. Our HR division is recognised for its market knowledge, long-standing client relationships, and consultative approach. This is an opportunity to inherit a warm market, work with an experienced team, and further develop your career within a respected specialist recruitment business with a flexible approach to work/life balance.

    The Role

    As a Recruitment Consultant within our HR team, you’ll:

    • Build and develop relationships with HR professionals and hiring HR leaders across the South East.
    • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to onboarding.
    • Source, assess and engage high-quality HR talent across medium to senior levels.
    • Generate and convert new business opportunities.
    • Attend client meetings, networking events and market-focused activities.
    • Become a trusted advisor within your specialist HR niche.

    About You

    We’re interested in speaking to recruiters who:

    • Have a proven track record within agency recruitment.
    • Are confident developing and managing client relationships, and thrive on face to face meetings.
    • Enjoy working in a specialist, consultative environment, and are happy to work on a hybrid basis 50:50
    • Have excellent communication and influencing skills.
    • Are motivated by achieving results and building long-term success.

    What’s On Offer?

    • Hybrid working from our Crawley office.
    • Competitive basic salary and highly attractive uncapped commission scheme
    • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
    • Clear career progression opportunities.
    • Established brand and strong market reputation.
    • Ongoing training, development and mentoring.

    Interested?

    If you’re an experienced recruiter looking to join a respected specialist agency where you can build a successful long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.

    Please quote 52665 when calling Simon Geere at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sge@alexanderlloyd.co.uk.

    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.

    Recruitment Consultant

  • This is an outstanding opening for an experienced Pensions professional keen to join a market leading Pensions Consultancy and their incredibly strong dynamic Risk Settlement Group where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile transactions, influence the development of new propositions, and have a broader impact beyond your immediate client portfolio.

    About the role

    As a Senior Consultant within this Risk Settlement Group, you will be a key contributor to a large, specialist team advising clients across the Pension risk transfer market. You will play a senior role in delivering complex settlement transactions and shaping strategic outcomes for clients.

    What you’ll be doing, your responsibilities will include:

    • Acting as senior support or lead transaction adviser on a wide range of settlement transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps, and consolidation or capital solutions
    • Taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of transactions, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
    • Leading and managing relationships with key transaction stakeholders
    • Advising clients on their strategic “Journey to Settlement”, including preparation, feasibility and market readiness
    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with trustees, sponsors and other professional advisers to develop new settlement opportunities
    • Playing a central role in new business initiatives, both internally and externally
    • Using deep market knowledge to develop innovative settlement solutions
    • Supporting marketing activity and thought leadership, including campaigns, events and conferences
    • Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Risk Settlement Group
    • Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues to help build future leaders

    Skills and experience required:

    • A proven track record of delivering Pension risk settlement transactions
    • Broad industry experience with strong technical capability
    • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
    • A self-motivated, ambitious mindset
    • The ability to develop and support colleagues within collaborative teams
    • Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically

    Why this opportunity?

    This firm will reward you with a comprehensive benefits package alongside a flexible, inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing and work life balance. You will become part of a strong learning culture which supports continuous development, enabling colleagues to grow, share knowledge and achieve their full potential.

    Please quote 52659 when calling Richard at Alexander Lloyd or email them at rdo@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.

    Pensions Consultant

  • This is an outstanding opening for an experienced Pensions professional keen to join a market leading Pensions Consultancy and their incredibly strong Risk Settlement Group where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile transactions, influence the development of new propositions, and have a broader impact beyond your immediate client portfolio.

    About the role

    As a Senior Consultant within this Risk Settlement Group, you will be a key contributor to a large, specialist team advising clients across the Pension risk transfer market. You will play a senior role in delivering complex settlement transactions and shaping strategic outcomes for clients.

    What you’ll be doing, your responsibilities will include:

    • Acting as senior support or lead transaction adviser on a wide range of settlement transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps, and consolidation or capital solutions
    • Taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of transactions, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
    • Leading and managing relationships with key transaction stakeholders
    • Advising clients on their strategic “Journey to Settlement”, including preparation, feasibility and market readiness
    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with trustees, sponsors and other professional advisers to develop new settlement opportunities
    • Playing a central role in new business initiatives, both internally and externally
    • Using deep market knowledge to develop innovative settlement solutions
    • Supporting marketing activity and thought leadership, including campaigns, events and conferences
    • Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Risk Settlement Group
    • Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues to help build future leaders

    Skills and experience required:

    • A proven track record of delivering Pension risk settlement transactions
    • Broad industry experience with strong technical capability
    • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
    • A self-motivated, ambitious mindset
    • The ability to develop and support colleagues within collaborative teams
    • Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically

    Why this opportunity?

    This firm will reward you with a comprehensive benefits package alongside a flexible, inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing and work life balance. You will become part of a strong learning culture which supports continuous development, enabling colleagues to grow, share knowledge and achieve their full potential.

    Please quote 52658 when calling Richard at Alexander Lloyd or email them at rdo@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 Pensions Consultant

  • Financial Accountant

    Horsham / Hybrid Working

    £55,000 – £60,000

    We at Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful building services business to hire a Financial Accountant to join their team.

    This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified first mover from practice OR someone who has qualified within industry and is looking for their next step up. This is a brilliant role to deputise for the FD with a clear view of progression to Financial Controller.

    The Business

    Our client is a specialist provider of essential compliance and testing services, delivering critical infrastructure work to the public sector. They are going through an exciting period of growth and change, creating a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tangible opportunities for development and progression.

    The Role

    • Own general ledger, journals, reporting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Lead month-end close and produce revenue/GM reporting
    • Key point of contact for external auditors at year-end
    • Own the Business Central accounting system
    • Support cashflow forecasting, working capital and process/automation improvement with the FD

    What You’ll Need

    • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
    • Strong month-end close and balance sheet control experience
    • Confident, credible communicator ready to grow into a future finance leader

    What’s on offer:

    • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
    • Additional day off for your birthday
    • Pension contributions
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • 24/7 Virtual GP service
    • Bike 2 Work scheme
    • Discount benefits hub
    • Health cash back scheme
    • Career progression opportunities
    • Ongoing Mentoring and ‘career / performance coaching’

    This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

    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.

    Financial Accountant

  • DC Operations Manager

    A highly regarded organisation within the pensions sector is seeking a DC Operations Manager to join its Operations team.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Defined Contribution pensions professional to take ownership of DC operational delivery, lead a small team, and help shape the future direction of administration services. The position combines people leadership, supplier management, operational oversight, and strategic involvement, offering significant scope to make an impact.

    Whether you’re an established pensions manager looking for your next challenge or a Senior Pensions Administrator ready to step into management, this role offers exceptional career development potential.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Lead and develop a small DC Operations team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
    • Manage relationships with outsourced administration providers to ensure excellent service delivery and member outcomes.
    • Act as a key escalation point for complex casework, complaints, and operational issues.
    • Monitor service standards, controls, and compliance requirements.
    • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the DC function.
    • Participate in business projects, change initiatives, and system testing activities.
    • Produce and analyse management information to support decision-making.

    Essential Criteria:

    • Strong Defined Contribution pensions administration experience.
    • A strong understanding of pensions legislation and regulatory requirements.
    • Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
    • Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.
    • Experience in either mentoring, guiding or managing team members with a desire to move into management..

    This role would be hybrid, 2 days per week, in their London office.

    Reach out or click apply to learn more today!

    Please quote 52656 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@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 for any other roles which may be of interest.

    DC Operations Manager

  • SIPP & SSAS Business Development Manager

    We’re partnering with a highly respected and growing UK financial services organisation looking to appoint an experienced SIPP & SSAS Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional with a strong understanding of the financial adviser market to play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships across London and the South of England.

    Working remotely, you’ll be responsible for expanding adviser relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting a market-leading range of SIPP and SSAS solutions.

    The Opportunity

    As a key member of the Business Development team, you’ll work closely with financial advisers, key account partners, investment providers and internal stakeholders to increase new business and strengthen the company’s presence in the self-invested pensions market.

    This role offers significant autonomy and would suit an ambitious individual who enjoys building lasting relationships, winning new business and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Promote and develop SIPP and SSAS solutions to financial advisers across your designated region.
    • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with adviser firms, discretionary fund managers, platform providers and investment partners.
    • Manage and grow existing key accounts while identifying new revenue opportunities.
    • Generate new business through networking, outbound business development activity and relationship management.
    • Analyse market intelligence, adviser data and industry trends to identify sales opportunities.
    • Maintain an accurate pipeline and CRM database, ensuring consistent follow-up and reporting.
    • Collaborate closely with administration, technical, property and operations teams to deliver an exceptional client and adviser experience.
    • Support marketing initiatives, communications campaigns and thought leadership activity.

    About You

    We’re keen to speak with candidates who possess:

    • Strong knowledge of the UK financial adviser market.
    • Proven experience within business development, sales or relationship management.
    • Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills.
    • A track record of generating and converting new business opportunities.
    • Strong presentation, communication and influencing abilities.
    • A self-motivated and resilient approach with excellent organisational skills.
    • The ability to work independently while contributing to wider team objectives.

    Desirable Experience

    • Experience within the SIPP and/or SSAS market.
    • Knowledge of pensions, investment products or retirement solutions.
    • Exposure to marketing, product development or adviser engagement initiatives.
    • Effective use of LinkedIn and digital networking platforms to generate business opportunities.

    If you’re an experienced business development professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious growth plans in the pensions market, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.

    SIPP & SSAS Buisness Development Manager

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