Early Careers – Register Your Interest!

Early Careers in Pensions Administration – Register Your Interest!

Location: UK‑Wide

Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed Term / Part-Time

Hybrid Model: Minimum 2 days per week office bases. More days may be required during probation period, role dependant.

Register Your Interest - Please apply now

Are you looking to start a new career, return to work, or move into a professional services role with long‑term progression?

At XPS, we welcome applications from individuals at early career stage, including career changers, school leavers, apprentices and graduates, who are keen to build a stable, rewarding career in pensions and financial services. Previous pensions experience is not required for many of our entry‑level roles, as full training, support and professional development are provided.

Registering your interest allows us to consider you for current and future early‑career opportunities, with structured routes into technical, project‑based and actuarial‑aligned careers as you progress.

When You Submit Your Details

• We will review your experience
• We will contact you with relevant opportunities
• If no suitable role is currently available, we may contact you when one arises
• We will only use your details for recruitment purposes
• We will never share your information without consent
• You can request removal of your data at any time
• We will remove you data 12 months from application
  
  

Career Opportunities

Across XPS, we regularly recruit for entry‑level and development roles that are ideal for people starting out or changing careers. These roles focus on learning, building core skills and gaining confidence within a supportive team environment.

Typical Early‑career Roles Include

• Pensions Administrator
• Administration Support
• Member & Client Services Administrator
• Member Connect Representative (Customer Services / Contact Centre)
• Payroll Support / Payroll Administrator
• Junior Project or Team Support roles
  
  

As you gain experience, there are clear progression paths into more senior, technical, project‑based or specialist positions.

Longer-Term Career Progression

Many colleagues who join XPS at entry level go on to progress into roles such as:

• Pensions Administrator / Senior Pensions Administrator
• Deputy Administration Manager
• Administration Manager
• Client Delivery Lead
• Technical Analyst / Project Analyst
• Consultant – Self‑Invested Pensions
  
  

For those with an interest in numbers, analysis or problem‑solving, our pensions administration careers also provide exposure that can support progression into technical, project or actuarial‑aligned roles over time.

Professional study and development are actively encouraged, with structured career pathways available.

Project & Specialist Exposure

We also regularly support early‑career individuals in developing toward roles within our Administration Projects Team (APT) — a growing area that delivers complex, high‑impact work across the business.

APT Supports Projects Including

• GMP Rectification and GMP Equalisation
• Buy‑In / Buy‑Out Projects
• Data Cleansing Exercises
• Scheme Closures, Benefit Rectification & Liability Reduction Projects
• McCloud Implementation (Police, Fire, MOJ & LGPS schemes)
• Pension Dashboards
• First‑time outsourcing and large‑scale transition activity
  
  

Some roles may offer increased remote flexibility depending on project requirements.

Our Office Locations

We operate from 15 offices across the UK, with most roles following a hybrid model of at least two days per week in the office.

XPS Offices

Belfast

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Chelmsford
• Edinburgh
• Guildford
• Leeds
• London
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Reading
• Stirling
• Middlesbrough
• Perth
• Portsmouth
  
  

About XPS Group

XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. As the UK’s largest pure pensions consultancy and the only UK pensions specialist listed on the FTSE, we work across the pensions and insurance sectors to protect and enhance the benefits of millions of members.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS supports over 1,400–1,600 pension schemes and administers pensions for more than one million members. With c.2,000 colleagues across 15 UK locations, we combine technical expertise, insight, and advanced technology to deliver outstanding service on both an ongoing and project basis.

Above all, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish.

At XPS, everyone is treated equally and with respect, and we ensure every individual feels valued, heard, and able to bring their whole self to work.

About Our Pensions Administration Business

Our award‑winning pensions administration teams provide services to a wide range of trust‑based pension schemes, including Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, CARE and hybrid schemes.

We adopt a scheme‑based administration model, where one team is responsible for every aspect of a client’s service — enabling deep relationships, clarity of ownership, and exceptional service.

Our Services Include

• Day‑to‑day pension scheme administration
• Benefit calculations and payments
• Member helpline and communications support
• Scam monitoring and prevention
• Payroll services
• Pension scheme accounting
• De‑risking projects
• Technical consultancy
• Data management, systems updates, and project delivery
  
  

Pension schemes exist for their members — and we place equal importance on technical accuracy, quality control, and excellent customer experience.

What We Look For – Early Careers & Career Changers

We welcome expressions of interest from people new to pensions, including those changing careers, returning to work, or entering the profession for the first time.

Essential

• Interest in developing a long‑term professional career
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness to learn and build technical knowledge
• Ability to organise work and meet deadlines
• Basic IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
  
  

Desirable (not Essential)

• Customer service, office‑based or administrative experience
• A‑Levels, degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Interest in professional pensions or actuarial qualifications
  
  

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (B/5 or above)
• A‑Levels or equivalent experience (preferred)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days’ holiday (with buy/sell options)
• Pension matching
• Healthcare plans & life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme & digital GP
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible benefits platform
• Professional study support and structured career pathways
• A supportive, inclusive culture where you can grow and thrive