Pensions Technical Manager

Multiple locations | Excellent | Posted 2 days ago

• Job Title: Pensions Technical Manager
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Locations: Berkshire, South East
  Birmingham, West Midlands
  Bristol
  Greater Manchester, North West
  London
  Northern Ireland
  Scotland
  Surrey, South East
  West Yorkshire, Yorkshire
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Salary: Excellent
• Reference: V-
• Contact Phone:
• Job Published: 29/10/ :08

Job Description

Pensions Technical Manager

Multiple locations | Excellent | Posted 2 days ago

We’re looking for a technically strong pensions professional to lead standards, governance, and best practice across Defined Benefit administration.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll provide technical leadership, interpret complex legislation, and drive continuous improvement—working closely with QA, Operations, and senior stakeholders.
What you’ll do

• Act as a DB pensions technical expert on complex queries and legislation
• Translate regulatory change into practical guidance and processes
• Support and evolve standards, governance, and frameworks
• Own Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive improvements
• Produce MI, trend analysis, and insights to inform decisions
• Collaborate across teams to embed consistent best practice

We’re looking for a technically strong pensions professional to lead standards, governance, and best practice across Defined Benefit administration.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll provide technical leadership, interpret complex legislation, and drive continuous improvement—working closely with QA, Operations, and senior stakeholders.
What you’ll do

• Act as a DB pensions technical expert on complex queries and legislation
• Translate regulatory change into practical guidance and processes
• Support and evolve standards, governance, and frameworks
• Lead key initiatives (e.g. General Code, dashboards, GMP, reporting)
• Own Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive improvements
• Produce MI, trend analysis, and insights to inform decisions
• Collaborate across teams to embed consistent best practice

• Strong experience in third-party DB pensions administration
• Deep knowledge of UK DB legislation and scheme structures
• Background in technical, QA, or governance-focused roles
• Strong analytical skills, including RCA and trend analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Desirable: Knowledge of industry standards (TPR, ISO, PASA), governance frameworks, data quality initiatives (e.g. dashboards), and relevant qualifications (PMI).

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.