Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence? We’re looking for a dynamic Administration Manager to lead our dedicated teams in providing a high-quality, member-first service across retirements, transfers, and bereavements.

To discuss this role in confidence please call Ben Christensen on 020 7293 7022 or email benchristensen@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 113194

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Pensions Administration Manager

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence? We’re looking for a dynamic Administration Manager to lead our dedicated teams in providing a high-quality, member-first service across retirements, transfers, and bereavements.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and support Rail Admin teams to deliver a “right first time” service that meets SLAs and exceeds member expectations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Ensure effective ways of working are embedded, with a strong focus on performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Resource Strategically: Use data and insights to manage team capacity, resolve resourcing challenges, and boost productivity.
• Develop Talent: Support your team’s growth through regular feedback, performance reviews, and robust training plans.
• Ensure Visibility & Control: Provide accurate MI, maintain workload transparency, and escalate challenges proactively.
• Champion Governance: Maintain robust controls, manage risks, and ensure all processes are compliant and effective.
• Support Change: Lead your teams through change with clear planning, training, and communication.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in managing operational teams within a service-focused environment.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret MI and drive performance.
• A passion for continuous improvement and delivering outstanding member service.

To discuss this role in confidence please call Ben Christensen on 020 7293 7022 or email benchristensen@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 113194.

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: 10/10/2025
Location
Hybrid/County Durham 3 days in the office per week
Job type
Salary
£Competitive
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