Interim Senior Pension Administrator

Are you an experienced pensions professional looking for your next fixed-term opportunity? Join First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, as an Interim Senior Pensions Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract and become part of a team that values expertise, collaboration and innovation.

As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional service to one of our key clients. You’ll be responsible for handling complex calculations, overseeing key administration processes and supporting the development of your team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a portfolio that is primarily Defined Benefit, with some Defined Contribution and Hybrid pension schemes, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency across all aspects of administration.

• Calculate and check complex retirement, leaver, death, and spouse’s benefits.
• Review and sign off transfer value statements.
• Manage pension increases, renewals, and trustee bank accounts.
• Oversee bulk mailings, calculations, and administration reports.
• Draft letters, reports, and support Annual Report & Accounts preparation.
• Manage pensioner payrolls and annual scheme returns.
• Handle non-standard client/member queries and sign off valuation data.

General Tasks:

• Achieve service level agreements (SLAs) and manage your workload effectively.
• Support team members through training and mentoring.
• Take ownership of your professional development and contribute to process improvements.

• Experience: A seasoned professional in Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution pension scheme administration.
• Location:  Whilst we would prefer someone to work on a hybrid basis in Peterborough, we are open to remote working for an experienced individual.
• Skills: Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pension administration systems (e.g., Compendia).
• Attributes: A logical problem-solver, team player, and motivator with a positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

At First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your expertise is valued, and your career can thrive. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real impact in the pensions industry.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with First Actuarial.

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At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)