Pensions Team Leader

Overview

Job Title:
Pensions Team Leader

Compensation: £45,284 - £52,872 + Benefits

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Location:
Rosyth, Fife + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Shape the Future of Pension Services  Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Pensions Team Leader at our Rosyth site.

The role

As a Pensions Team Leader, you’ll lead a dedicated team managing two in-house defined benefit pension schemes. You’ll ensure compliance, improve processes, and deliver exceptional service to our members. You’ll have the opportunity to influence change, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to a business that supports national security and infrastructure.

• Oversee the daily operations of the pensions administration team, ensuring workloads are balanced and service levels are met.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members, including performance reviews and development plans.
• Ensure all administration activities comply with scheme rules, pensions legislation, and internal policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and member experience.
• Act as the first point of escalation for complex queries.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Friday and provides hybrid working arrangements.

• Proven experience administering defined benefit pension schemes.
• Previous people management experience, including coaching and workload planning.
• Strong working knowledge of pension legislation and relevant tax rules.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills.

• We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you can demonstrate the required level of experience and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you. It would be advantageous if you hold a PMI or equivalent pensions qualification, but this is not essential.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Some positions may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (seasonal window)
• Be Kind Day: one paid leave day per year for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email car with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Flexible working arrangements are considered.

Closing date: 26/01/2026