Pension Administration Apprenticeship

Barnett Waddingham

Bristol, BS1 6AD

Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July)

Posted on 11 June 2024

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Summary

September 2024 start with an 18 month programme leading to a professional qualification which allows you to learn new skills leading to fantastic career progression. We have friendly supportive teams with a mentor to help you and many of our apprentices have progressed to senior roles.

Annual wage
£19,227 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Pensions administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Working with our training provider, you will study for the Workplace Pensions (administrator or consultant) Level 3 qualification through the Pension Management Institute
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
  • The programme is well structured with the support of a skills coach, friendly mentors, and line managers to ensure you succeed in your role and study

Where you’ll work

Hartwell House Victoria Street

Bristol

BS1 6AD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Your training course

Pensions administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Deliver expected customer service establishing customer needs, in line with the service standards and the regulatory framework.
  • Deliver pensions administrative tasks that meet required the quality standards as set out by the organisation.
  • Tailor the use of interpersonal skills and communication channels to meet the needs of stakeholders.
  • Work in a team and collaborate to support colleagues to achieve results such as meeting or exceeding service standards and organisational goals.
  • Plan, manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
  • Identify pension problems, identify the appropriate course of action and suggest or support solutions.
  • Use digital systems to carry out pensions administrative tasks and generate key metrics such as performance information.
  • Use digital systems and applications safely and securely, in accordance with data security policies.
  • Calculate member benefits accurately and apply the terms of the relevant pension scheme or plan.
  • Maintain robust and accurate schedules, records and systems of pension administrative activities.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths & English (grade 4)

    Desirable qualifications

    A Level or equivalent in:

    • Any (grade C, D or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    You will need to be customer-focused with good attention to detail. You will demonstrate a positive attitude with a pro-active and organised approach and with good problem-solving skills. You could already have some of these skills through a part time job, work experience/volunteering or any hobbies/interests you have.

    About this company

    We are proud to be 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 in nine offices around the UK. We were recognised as being one of the 'best places to work in the UK' in 2023 and people who join Barnett Waddingham tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring, friendly culture. Our aim is to support and look after you as you embark on your first steps to an amazing career with us!

    https://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • There are lots of opportunities to develop beyond your apprenticeship – these can include progressing through the business area you completed your apprenticeship in, or transferring to a different business area
    • You will be encouraged to continue to study and develop your skills if you wish to do so

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Barnett Waddingham

    Jackie White

    jackie.white@barnett-waddingham.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256775.

    Apply now

    Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July)

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