Job Description:
We are working with our client, a leading financial services firm, on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Specialist - Pension Drawdown to join the team in Newcastle.
You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end pension technical process and timely delivery of complex tasks.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive technical experience within pension/platform administration gained preferably in a pension/platform/financial services environment.
Extensive knowledge of pension regulations
Strong understanding of pension/platform operations, processes and procedures
Experience with relevant software and systems (e.g.
Origo, SIPP Pro)
Experience in managing and leading teams
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Servicing as a subject matter expert on pensions and platform related issues, particularly within DC, Money Purchase Personal Pension / SIPPs /SSASs
Pension flexibilities, auto enrolment pension, taxation and Pension Drawdown experience
Understanding pension legislation, regulations and scheme-specific rules
Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, often involving complex and detailed calculations, regulatory/legal interpretations.
Death Benefit Payments, Divorce & Disputes Management
Ensuring all platform & pension processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Handling complaints and escalated issues related to pension schemes.
Ensuring adherence to relevant pension legislation and regulations.
Complaint/Internal Dispute resolution Procedures (IDRP) processes with the Compliance and Risk Support.
Oversee the end-to-end pension technical process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of complex tasks.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pensions technical operations and implement process improvements.
Managing breach reporting, Death Benefit Management, Pension Discretions, Overpayments.
Lead and supervise the pensions technical team, ensuring colleagues performing their roles effectively and efficiently.
Identify areas for improvement within platform/pension operations and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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: 16194
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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Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-04-24 08:23:36
Excellent opportunity for a Technical Business Development Manager to join a leading specialist in advanced motion control solutions supporting a number of key market sectors.
Their product portfolio includes motors, drives, actuators, gearboxes, integrated systems and associated instrumentation.
This is a hybrid technical sales and business development role focused on new business generation, strategic account growth and delivering engineered solutions into OEM and test markets across the UK.
Key responsibilities for the Technical Business Development Manager role covering the UK:
Identify, prospect and win new business opportunities across OEM and test markets
Develop and grow pipeline activity to meet and exceed sales and margin targets
Deliver technical sales solutions across motors, drives, actuators, gearboxes and motion systems
Work closely with Applications Engineers to deliver strategic and technically complex projects
Support customers in product design and development with a strong technical bias
Manage and expand existing accounts through structured account management
Identify and promote cross-selling opportunities across the wider group
Maintain accurate CRM records of all sales activities, visits and pipeline progression
Liaise with suppliers and group businesses on new projects and product opportunities
Negotiate NDAs and contracts where applicable
Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety and Quality/ISO standards
Key skills required for the Technical Business Development Manager role covering the UK:
Proven experience in technical sales or business development
Strong background in motors, drives and gearboxes (motion control experience essential)
Demonstrated success in new business development and pipeline growth
Experience selling into OEM environments
Technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or higher preferred)
Confident using CRM systems to manage sales activity
Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative sales team
This is a newly created position for a technical business development manager, aligning a specialist motion control product portfolio with strategic growth plans.
It offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping market development while working closely with engineering and technical teams to deliver high-value solutions.
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Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £63000 per annum
Posted: 2026-04-23 23:00:03
