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

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of pensions?

We’re looking for a Pensions Associate to join our Pensions Operations team in Bristol. If you’re highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Pensions Associate, you’ll administer a portfolio of occupational pension schemes, including Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Hybrid pensions. You’ll handle a variety of tasks, from performing accurate calculations to drafting correspondence, running pensioner payrolls, and supporting the Client Executive team.

How you'll make an impact

• Managing pension administration tasks and calculations with precision and efficiency.
• Communicating with scheme members via email, phone, and letters.
• Preparing member correspondence and client reports.
• Handling non-standard client and member queries.
• Collaborating with team members and supporting the Team Leader.
• Assisting the Client Executive team with their responsibilities.

About You

• Experience in pension scheme administration (DB/DC pensions advantageous but not essential).
• A willingness to study or currently studying towards the Pension Management Institute’s CPC qualification.
• Analytical skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process data accurately.
• Excellent communication skills to handle queries professionally.
• A team player with strong prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Eligbility to work in the UK

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, grow your career, and be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now and start your journey as a Pensions Associate with us!

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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. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed t