Pensions Administrator

At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview.

Access to the Disability Confident scheme simply requires you to (1) Show you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, and (2) In the Offer an Interview Scheme section on our application form tick the box for 'do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email .

Contractual hours: 36.25

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: XPS Administration

Date posted: 28/01/2025

Job reference: REQ002763

Senior Associate grade

Reading

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

Ref: REQ002763

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an enthusiastic Pensions Administrator to join our vibrant office in Reading with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience administering Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn.

The Team

Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

As a Pensions Administrator with XPS you will:

• Perform various administration tasks around the financials relating to new entrants, leavers, retirements, transfers and deaths.
• Update relevant pensions administration databases and systems.
• Run automated calculations and perform manual benefit calculations.
• Develop a knowledge of clients and their associated scheme.

Your profile

• Previous Defined Contribution (DC) pensions administration experience.
• Grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of MS Office Products including proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday.
• Flexible Bank holidays.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle.
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary.
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone).
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
• Access to a digital GP service.
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events.
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS.

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation.
• Employment or educational references covering five years.
• Satisfactory credit check.

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS tries wherever possible to respond to all applicants; if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.