"Administrator (Pensions)"

University of Reading - Human Resources

Location: Reading

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 per annum.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 3rd February 2026

Closes: 17th February 2026

Job Ref: SRF52884

Closing date 23:59 17th February 2026.

Interviews will be held: Wednesday, 4 March 2026 – this will include a short written/numerical exercise.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our Pensions Team within HR, where accuracy, teamwork and a strong focus on service delivery are key.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Administrator to join the University’s Pensions Team within the Human Resources function. This role is well suited to someone with an administrative background who enjoys working accurately, communicating clearly and contributing as part of a collaborative team.

You will be responsible for a range of pensions related administrative activities including:

• Carrying out a variety monthly administration processes accurately and on time.
• Responding to queries from employees, colleagues and external service providers in a professional and timely manner.
• Acting as a point of contact between members and the third-party administrators.
• Supporting the wider Pensions Team with general administrative duties as required.

You will have:

• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for customer care and team working.
• Attention to detail enabling you to work with a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work flexibly to accommodate changing priorities.

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Heike Burnell
Contact Job Title: Pensions Manager
Contact Email Address: h.burnell@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Jeff Price
Alternative Job Title: Assistant Pensions Manager
Alternative Email Address: jeffrey.price@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.