Pension Administrator - Apprentice (Leeds or Liverpool)

Overview

Pension Administrator - Apprentice (Leeds or Liverpool) - United Kingdom

Looking to start your career but do not want to pay university fees? Considering changing your career pathway and want to gain a professional qualification? Then look no further as we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What you will get

• October 2025 start - 18 months programme leading to permanent role
• Friendly, supportive, inclusive teams to help you succeed
• Above average apprenticeship salary plus competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
• Private Medical Cover
• Pension
• Gym membership/Cinema/Shopping discounts
• Social/sporting groups if you want to take part

Once you qualify, we offer many progression opportunities with a career to be proud of.

What you will study and how to progress

• Pension Administration Apprenticeship
• Location: Leeds or Liverpool
• Start date: October 2025
• Apprenticeship Level: Workplace Pensions Administrator Level 3
• Selection Process: CV / Telephone Interview / Assessment Centre

About the employer

Barnett Waddingham is a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,700 people across 9 offices, we work to deliver on our promise, and we ensure the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality through our purpose and behaviours. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive firm, committed to our core purpose of doing the right thing. This is underpinned by our core behaviours, building relationships, finding solutions and delivering impact.

What it's like to work here

We empower everyone that works for us by educating, inspiring and enabling so that everyone can reach their full potential and grow their career. As a "Best Companies Top 100 Best Large Companies to work for in the UK" and recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2024, people who join us tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring, inclusive, friendly culture.

We understand it can be daunting starting your first job after school or college or changing careers. Our approachable teams will support you as you begin your career and progress along multiple pathways we can offer.

Your role

What will you do as a Pension Administration Apprentice?

Pension administrators look after pension scheme members and ensure they receive the right pension at the right time, advising them of their rights and benefits to help them make informed retirement decisions.

Key day-to-day tasks include:

• Communicating with clients, their members and advisers via email, letter, and telephone
• Processing client pension payrolls, including net pay calculations, arranging payments, liaison with tax offices and year-end returns
• Preparing computer-generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Attending team meetings to understand priorities and provide support as required
• Plus, various projects and other responsibilities

What qualification will I study?

In partnership with our training provider, you will study for the Workplace Pensions Administrator Level 3 qualification through the Pension Management Institute. The programme includes a skills coach, friendly mentors, and line managers to support your success in both role and study. We will also teach you how to use our systems and provide the pensions knowledge and skills needed to communicate information to members and advise clients.

Can I progress beyond the apprenticeship?

There are many career opportunities to explore beyond the apprenticeship. You will be encouraged to continue studying and developing your skills, with many apprentices moving into more senior roles within Barnett Waddingham.

What do we look for?

We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused approach with good attention to detail. You will be organised, have strong problem-solving skills, enjoy working with numbers, and be keen to develop new skills. Strong communication to build effective relationships with external clients and team members is important. You may already have relevant skills from employment (including hospitality/retail), work experience, volunteering, or hobbies/interests/sports.

Entry requirements

Ideally A-Level standard or equivalent with grade C or higher in 2 or more subjects. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or equivalent including Maths and English.

Accessibility

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the recruitment process and we will support you.

Additional information

• Job identification: 814
• Job category: All Jobs
• Posting date: 09/05/2025, 11:45 AM
• Locations: Leeds
• Job schedule: Full-time