Senior Pensions Admin
Location: Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
Industry: Banking & Finance
Salary: Negotiable
Contacts: Sam Evans, sam.e@honeycomb.jobs
Job Ref: BBBH63299
Expiry date: 2026-03-20
Honeycomb is working with a leading UK pensions and advisory firm to recruit a Senior Pensions Administrator to join their growing team. This role can be based in Belfast with a flexible hybrid working model, alongside options for both full-time and part-time working patterns.
The Client
Our client is a well-established and fast-growing pensions and advisory business, supporting a wide range of pension scheme clients across the UK. Known for their technical expertise and collaborative culture, they continue to expand their pensions administration team as demand for their services grows.
The Role
This role will see you supporting the administration of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to both clients and scheme members. You will handle complex member calculations, respond to technical queries and ensure all work is completed in line with scheme rules, legislation and agreed service levels.
You will also support junior team members through mentoring and peer reviews, while working closely with internal risk and compliance teams to ensure high standards of accuracy and governance.
Key Responsibilities
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Administer Defined Benefit pension schemes to a high standard in line with scheme rules and SLAs
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Perform complex pension calculations and review the work of colleagues for accuracy
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Manage member events, queries and data processing using both manual and automated systems
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Communicate with scheme members, trustees and clients on technical queries
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Support and mentor junior administrators within the team
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Stay up to date with pensions legislation and technical developments
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Assist with small projects and support risk and compliance processes when required
The Person
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Previous experience in a Senior Pensions Administrator role
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Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit pension schemes and member calculations
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High attention to detail with the ability to review complex calculations
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet service level agreements
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Professional qualifications such as PMI would be desirable
Package & Benefits
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Competitive salary with a strong bonus structure linked to performance
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Hybrid working and flexible working patterns available
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Study support and salary increases linked to exam success
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Clear development pathways and long-term career progression
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
To apply or find out more, contact Sam Evans
Email: sam.e@honeycomb.jobs
Phone: 02890131227