Pension Specialist

Senior Pension Specialist (Contract)
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
Location: Fully Remote - MUST BE UK BASED
  
Overview
We’re working with a growing financial services organisation that requires an experienced Pensions Specialist to provide short-term support during a busy period.
  
This contract will suit someone confident managing complex pension cases end-to-end, while also supporting team performance and maintaining strong operational standards.
  
The Role
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality SIPP administration across a varied portfolio, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements.
  
Alongside your own caseload, you’ll provide technical support to colleagues and help maintain consistency in team output.
  
Key Duties

Oversee the full administration of SIPPs, from onboarding through to ongoing servicing
Process a range of transactions including contributions, transfers, and benefit payments
Manage drawdown activity and pension payroll calculations
Take ownership of more complex or non-standard cases
Review and check work completed by others to ensure accuracy and compliance
Provide guidance and support to team members on technical queries
Assist in improving internal processes and identifying efficiencies
Liaise with clients and third parties to resolve queries and maintain service levels
Ensure all activity aligns with current regulatory and legislative standards   
  
Additional Responsibilities
  
As part of this contract, you will play a key role in supporting the transition of knowledge to the permanent team.
  
This will include:

Training members of the internal pensions team on SIPP administration processes and best practices
Documenting key procedures, workflows, and technical requirements to support long-term service delivery
Supporting a structured handover of responsibilities, ensuring the internal team is confident managing the scheme independently
Acting as a subject matter expert during the transition period, providing guidance and clarity on complex areas   
This element of the role is essential, as the long-term objective is for the existing pensions team to take full ownership of the administration and ongoing servicing of the new pension scheme.
  
Candidate Profile

Demonstrable experience working with SIPPs within a pensions administration environment
Ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision
Strong working knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Able to manage workload effectively in a remote setting
Previous experience supporting or mentoring colleagues is advantageous   
Why Apply?

Immediate opportunity with a well-regarded organisation
Fully remote contract offering flexibility
Varied workload with exposure to complex pension cases
Opportunity to add value quickly within an experienced team