Pension Administrator Apprentice

Barnett Waddingham

Apprenticeship summary

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in pension administration, including payroll processing, benefit calculations, and client communication. You’ll develop valuable financial and customer service skills while working on real projects, making a meaningful impact on people’s retirement planning.

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Closing date: March 31, 2026

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Wage:
£21,500 a year
Total hours per week:
36
Expected duration (weeks):
77
Positions (available):
15
Date posted:
December 22, 2025
Possible start date:
September 7, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

  • Communicating with clients, their members and advisers via email, letter, and telephone
  • Process client pension payrolls, including calculations of net pay, arranging payments, liaison with tax offices and preparation of year end returns
  • The preparation of computer-generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
  • Attending team meetings to understand the priorities and offering support as required
  • Plus, lots more including interesting project work 

All training will be delivered remotely with our provider as you work toward the Workplace Pensions Administrator Level 3 qualification.

You’ll be supported by a skills coach, mentors, and line managers, learning our systems and gaining the knowledge to advise clients and communicate confidently.

There are lots of career opportunities to explore beyond your apprenticeship. You will be encouraged to continue to study and develop your skills if you wish to do so and many of our apprentices have gone on to more senior roles within Barnett Waddingham.

Employer

Barnett Waddingham

We are part of Howden and proud to be a leading UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,800 people across 10 offices, we work to deliver on our promise, and we ensure the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality through our purpose and behaviours. As a “Best Companies Top 100 Best Large Companies to work for in the UK” and being recognised as one of the 'best places to work in the UK' in 2025, people who join us tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring, inclusive, friendly culture.

Training

Training Provider:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Pensions administrator (level 3)