• Location: Bristol (Office-based / Hybrid negotiable)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (Depending on Experience)

We are seeking a Pensions Department Team Leader to manage a small team within our pensions department. This role involves overseeing approximately 100 Workplace Pension schemes, Group Life schemes, Group Income Protection schemes, and Group Private Medical Schemes. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role in both operational management and strategic planning.

• Manage the workflow of the department alongside an additional administrator.
• Handle the day-to-day administration of Workplace Pension Schemes.
• Respond to routine administration queries from members.
• Obtain information on individual members' existing pension arrangements to support qualified staff in advising on scheme/plan consolidation.
• Liaise with employers and occasionally payroll introducers.
• Assist in preparing presentations for employers and scheme members.
• Administer Group Life, Group Income Protection, and Group Private Medical Schemes, including researching suitable schemes for new clients and handling re-broking/renewal of existing schemes.
• Manage Auto-enrolment duties including Re-enrolment and Re-declaration of Compliance.
• Ensure timely monthly pension contribution submissions to providers.
• Maintain a Pension Scheme Review system and prepare annual scheme reports.
• Administer the setup of new Workplace Pension Schemes.

• Proven experience in managing a team and pension-related administration.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Experience in strategic planning and support of management teams is advantageous.

• Comprehensive training provided.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement between Christmas and New Year.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Scheme – 4 x salary.
• Access to an emergency fund.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the department and the wider business. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the Pensions Department Team Leader position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.