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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Pensions

Specialisim

Pension Administration

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

16455

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

29/04/2026

Closing date

27/05/2026

Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Auto-Enrolment Pension Manager to lead and oversee their auto-enrolment operations in Newcastle.

You will combine team leadership with operational oversight, managing day-to-day service delivery while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and customer experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to take ownership of a critical function and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Proven experience in auto-enrolment pensions within a financial services environment
  • Strong understanding of auto-enrolment legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrable experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong operational management and organisational skills
  • Experience in quality assurance, risk management and process improvement
  • Ability to analyse data and use insights to enhance performance
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Core Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Auto-Enrolment team, ensuring delivery against KPIs, SLAs and quality standards
  • Oversee the accurate and timely processing of auto-enrolment activities and queries
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies and operational controls
  • Monitor team performance, providing coaching, training and development support
  • Manage quality assurance, complaint handling, incident reporting and escalation processes
  • Analyse management information to drive performance improvements and operational efficiency
  • Maintain and enhance processes, procedures and documentation
  • Identify and mitigate risks through effective controls and oversight
  • Collaborate with internal teams and third parties to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational projects

Benefits:

  • A highly competitive salary
  • Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16455)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Rachael O'Neill Director, Investment Operations and Accounting & Finance

Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.

Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.

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