Pension Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help.
We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people’s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.
We are looking for Pension Administrators to join our team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
As a Pensions Administrator you will ensure all members needs are met by providing a courteous, friendly and efficient compliant service, putting our members at the heart of everything you do. You will review both live and pending work and where appropriate give support to ensure Service Level Agreements are met. You will support and answer telephone queries, adhering to relevant policies and legislative requirements.
We are looking for individuals that have proven Pension Administration experience from within a Defined Benefit (DB) scheme setting, ideally you will hold a Retirement Provisions Certificate, a Diploma or Certificate in Pension Administration but this is not essential. We welcome individuals with a high level of customer focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Additionally, we are looking for applicants that have good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
As an organisation we welcome applications for individuals that are looking for full time or part time hours, we have a minimum requirement of 21 hours. We can offer flexible working patterns as well as remote working.
Sound like you? Apply now.
In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.
We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.
Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.
We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.
We’re happy to talk about flexible working
No agencies please.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pension Administrator roles across Pension Protection Fund (PPF)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,392 - £29,392 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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