Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview

Elevate Your Career as a Principal Pensions Associate at Gallagher!


Are you ready to take your expertise in pension administration to the next level? Join Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage and risk management, as a Principal Pensions Associate. With opportunities in Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Ipswich, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.


Why Gallagher?


At Gallagher, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. As a Principal Pensions Administrator, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service to our clients, while also mentoring and guiding a talented team of pensions administrators. We offer a vibrant workplace where your contributions are recognized, and your career growth is supported.

How you’ll make an impact

*Lead the administration of a diverse portfolio of occupational pension schemes, including DB, DC, and Hybrid pensions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks.
*Allocate cases, perform and check both automated and manual calculations, and manage pensioner payrolls.
*Draft and review correspondence and reports, manage cashflows, investments, disinvestments, and invoices.
*Provide supervision and training to pensions administrators and senior pensions administrators, deputizing for the Team Leader when needed.
*Engage with scheme members through various channels, addressing queries and providing solutions.
*Collaborate with team members and build strong relationships with supporting teams.
*Support the Client Executive team and attend client meetings or new business pitches as required.

About You

*At least 5 years of experience in defined benefit/defined contribution pension scheme administration.
*Achieved or studying towards the Pension Management Institute’s CPC qualification.
*Experience in management and/or mentoring of team members.
*Ability to break down and explain complex calculations in simple terms.
*Strong analytical skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
*The right to work in the UK
Gallagher Behaviors:
*Leading Self: Demonstrate integrity, trust, and personal responsibility.
*Leading Others & Relationships: Build diverse networks, collaborate effectively, and communicate with influence.
*Leading Results: Deliver client excellence, plan strategically, and drive for results.
*Leading the Business: Exhibit business acumen, strategic thinking, and innovation.
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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
*Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ’buy’ extra days
*Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
*Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
*Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
*Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
*Three fully paid volunteering days per year
*Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
*Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
*Critical illness cover
*Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
*Season ticket loan
*Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
*Emergency back-up family care
*And many more…
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others.