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Pensions administrators handle the day-to-day running of pension schemes and life insurance policies.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
1.9% fewer Pensions administrator jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a pensions administrator you could:
You could work in a contact centre or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
Relevant subjects include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an apprenticeship like a Pensions Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or a Financial Services Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an assistant administrator and do training on the job with organisations like the Pensions Management Institute and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
You can apply directly for vacancies.
Employers will expect you to be:
Previous experience in customer service, accounts or office work would also be helpful.
Further information
You can find more advice about working in pensions from Pension Careers.
You could further your career with a qualification in pensions administration or calculations.
With experience, you could become a:team leader,; supervisor; pensions manager
With further study, you could qualify as a financial adviser.