Pensions Administrator

Job description

Are you an organised administrator with a keen eye for detail and a flair for working with numbers?

We're looking for a Security Cleared Pensions Administrator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting an important pensions project, helping to ensure pension awards are accurately calculated and processed for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous learning. With comprehensive training, ongoing support and the chance to broaden your knowledge across the business, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with data and solving problems.

You'll receive full training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues, with opportunities to develop your skills and gain exposure to wider areas of the business. You'll be part of a friendly, knowledgeable team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting one another every step of the way.

This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be meet the relevant clearance requirements.

This role is office-based in Glasgow, Monday to Friday, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you will be doing:

• Collecting and collating data from multiple systems to support pension award calculations.
• Processing pension administration activities accurately and in line with agreed procedures.
• Producing and checking pension calculations and records with a high level of accuracy.
• Analysing information and preparing reports to support operational requirements.
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve queries and clarify information when required.
• Managing and prioritising workloads effectively to meet deadlines and service standards.

What you'll bring:

• Previous administrative experience within a busy office environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling data.
• Strong numerical skills and confidence working with figures.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong digital literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous pensions administration experience.
• Experience working with large volumes of data.
• Knowledge of pension calculations or pension-related processes.
• Experience working within a highly regulated or secure environment.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Glasgow
Security Clearance Level: SC
Internal Recruiter: Chloe
Salary: £26,298.00 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension contribution.

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SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.

We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL' means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.