An exciting opportunity for an experienced DC Pensions professional to join a leading UK pensions organisation on an 18-month fixed-term contract, supporting the growth and stabilisation of a developing DC administration team.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help drive service performance, support operational improvements and provide hands-on expertise across a wide range of DC administration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mobilisation and development of a DC administration function
• Improve service delivery, controls, SLAs and KPIs
• Manage complex cases, escalations and operational risks
• Coach and support team members and future leaders
• Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency

About You

• Proven experience in DC pension administration
• Strong knowledge of investments, reconciliations and member services
• Experience delivering operational improvement, change or stabilisation initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance hands-on delivery with operational oversight

To discuss this role in confidence please call Ben Christensen on 020 7293 7022 or email benchristensen@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 139343.

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
Posted: 06/11/2026
Location
Hybrid/County Durham 2 days in the office per week
Job type
Salary
£Competitive
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