Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.
We are looking for a pro‑active, organised individual who is curious, eager to learn and motivated by helping others. This is an entry level role which is the perfect place to begin or build your career in pensions and can be based at either of our Cheltenham, Bristol or Birmingham offices.
You will contribute to the smooth running of our Scheme and Member Services function by supporting pension scheme members across the country
A snapshot of your day:
Preparing computer generated benefit calculations and member correspondence
Maintaining member records and ensuring data is up to date
Reading and understanding scheme documentation such as member booklets
Completing manual calculations to develop your pensions knowledge
Working to agreed service levels and providing a positive member experience
Supporting information security practices in line with company policy
Assisting with any other tasks that help your team deliver for clients and members
We would love to hear from you if you have:
GCSE Grade 5/C in Maths and English
Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
A well organised approach and confidence working with numbers
A pro‑active problem solver with good attention to detail
The ability to work collaboratively and support others
What’s in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
Funded training and professional development
Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts
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Accessibility
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