Xafinity Consulting Ltd

Xafinity Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator in Tees Valley to support Public Sector Pension Schemes. You'll manage member records, assist team members, and ensure compliance with pension legislation. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience and excellent communication skills, alongside a proactive and organised approach. A competitive salary, annual bonus, and various employee benefits such as healthcare plans are offered.

Job details Contractual hours: 36.25 Job category/type: XPS Administration Date posted: 30/04/2026 Job reference: REQ003616 Job description Senior Pensions Administrator (Public Sector) Location: Middlesbrough Grade: Consultant Employment Type: Permanent Hybrid Job reference: REQ003616 About XPS Group: XPS Pensions Group is an industry leader in pensions consultancy, with approximately 2000 employees across 15 locations, listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. We administer pensions for over 1,000,000 members and advise more than 1600 pension schemes. About the Team: Our pension administrators support a wide range of trust based company schemes, including defined benefit, defined contribution, career average revalued earnings, and hybrid schemes. Services include scheme administration, communication, scam identification, payroll services, pension scheme accounting, de risking projects, and technical consultancy. Each team manages the entire service for each client, focusing on relationships, quality control, and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Training and supporting other team members. Assisting less experienced members and authorising their work. Meeting deadlines and calculation/payments of scheme benefits in line with the Rules. Maintaining membership records and documentation. Applying benefit structures, Scheme Rules, pensions legislation, PSO and disclosure requirements. Project work as directed by the Team Leader or Manager. Liaising with Client, Scheme Actuary, Consultants, Providers, Pension Payroll Members and third parties. Providing technical information verbally and in writing. Ensuring compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations. Updating the database to keep records accurate. Handling member enquiries via phone, email and letter. Providing general support to the Administration team/manager. Prioritising work to meet target dates. Undertaking other relevant activities as directed. Your Profile: Essentials: Previous experience with Public Sector Pension Schemes (leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, monthly processing, benefit statements, increases) and Defined Benefit schemes. Minimum 3 years' experience (flexible for qualified applicants). Experience in the pensions industry. Demonstrated ownership, responsibility and accountability. Organised, methodical and logical approach to delegated responsibilities. Ability to develop a culture of high standards and customer responsiveness. Capability to develop administrators and processes. Knowledge reference point. Planning ability with flexibility. Proactive with drive and commitment. Effective communication skills. Can do attitude and pride in work. Attention to detail. Computer literate - MS Office (Excel, Word). Qualifications: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, minimum grade B/6. Ideally educated to A Level or equivalent (experience may compensate). Willingness to study for or hold a relevant pension qualification such as CPC, QPA, DPC, RPC, APMI. Desirable: Good decision maker with strong judgement. Problem solver handling practical, people and political issues. Effective delegation skills. Progress in professional qualifications such as PMI, QPA, RPC, DPC, DPA. What We Offer: A competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility, pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, retailer discounts. Flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, digital GP service, paid volunteer days, referral bonuses. Equal Opportunity Statement: XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Eligibility: Any employment offer is conditional upon successful DBS checks, employment/educational references, satisfactory credit checks, and eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge, we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview. Job details Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Pensions Date posted 19/01/2026 Job reference REQ003340 Location: London Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Senior Associate/ Consultant Hybrid About XPS Group XPS Group is a prominent and growing UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive. About the Role Our Data Analytics business continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced and technical MLOps Engineer to join our vibrant London office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where they have gained knowledge and experience of designing, building, optimising, deploying and managing business critical machine learning models using Azure ML in production environments. You must have good technical knowledge of Python, SQL, CI/CD and be familiar with Power BI. XPS Analytics is a specialist and multi disciplinary team consisting of actuaries, data scientists and developers. Our role in this mission is to pioneer advancements in the field of pensions and beyond, leveraging state of the art technology to extract valuable and timely insights from data. This enables the consultant to better advise Trustees and corporate clients on a wide range of actuarial related areas. Key Responsibilities Model development: Work collaboratively with actuarial analysts to develop machine learning and statistical models to predict outcomes, related to pension schemes, such as life expectancy, default risk, or investment returns. Identify appropriate machine learning algorithms and apply them to enhance predictions, automate decision making processes, and improve client offerings. Machine Learning Operations: Responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining and refining statistical and machine learning models using Azure ML. Optimize model performance and computational efficiency. Ensure that applications run smoothly and handle large scale data efficiently. Implement and maintain monitoring of model drifts, data quality alerts, scheduled re training pipelines. Data Management and Preprocessing: Collect, clean and preprocess large datasets to facilitate analysis and model training. Implement data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data availability and quality. Software Development: Write clean, efficient and scalable code in Python. Utilize CI/CD practices for version control, testing and code review. Work closely with actuarial analysts, actuarial modelling team (AMT) and other colleagues in XPS to integrate data science findings into practical advice and strategies. Stay abreast of new trends and technologies in data science and pensions to identify opportunities for innovation. Provide training and support to other team members on using machine learning tools and understanding analytical techniques. Interpret and explain machine learning concepts and findings to other members of the analytics team and non technical stakeholders within XPS. Your Profile Previous experience in designing, building, optimising, deploying and managing business critical machine learning models using Azure ML in production environments. Experience in data wrangling using Python, SQL and ADF. Experience in CI/CD and DevOps/MLOps and version control. Familiarity with data visualisation and reporting tools, ideally PowerBI. Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey technical concepts to non technical stakeholders. Experience in the pensions or similar regulated financial services industry is highly desirable. Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team would be beneficial. What We Offer Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participation in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. Benefits Statement Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

Xafinity Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced MLOps Engineer for their London office. This full-time position requires expertise in managing machine learning models using Azure ML in production environments. The successful candidate will develop predictive models, ensuring data quality and optimizing performance. A strong background in Python, SQL, and CI/CD practices is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various benefits including healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Xafinity Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator in Newcastle to provide top-tier administration for trust-based pension schemes. This hybrid role involves training junior staff, verifying tasks, and ensuring compliance with pension laws. The ideal candidate will have experience in defined benefit schemes and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and numerous benefits including pension matching and healthcare plans.

Xafinity Consulting Ltd is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer for their remote team. The role requires a strong engineering background with 3+ years of software engineering experience and proficiency in languages such as Python and C++. You will work closely with business teams, deliver solutions using AI tools, and travel to various XPS locations in the UK as needed. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits are offered in this inclusive workplace.

Senior Pensions Administrator Location: Newcastle Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Senior Associate Hybrid Job details Basis: Full time Job category/type: XPS Administration Date posted: 16/02/2026 Job reference: REQ003399 About XPS Group XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive. About the Role This is a hybrid role with an office presence expected twice per week but will require more office time during the initial 'settling in' period. We are currently seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator to join our team, providing top-tier administration for trust-based pension schemes. Responsibilities include guiding team members, checking, verifying tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with pension laws. Strong communication and proactive support are essential. Key Responsibilities Train and support junior team members Verify and authorise team activities Calculate and dispense scheme benefits Maintain membership records Engage in project work assigned by managers Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties Offer verbal and written technical insights Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Your Profile Essential Experience in DB schemes and the pensions sector Organisational skills and a methodical approach Support development of high standards and customer service Effective communication and detail-oriented Proficiency in MS Office Preferred Qualifications Strong GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent Ideally A Level education or equivalent Commitment to pursuing pensions qualifications (e.g., CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI) Desirable Decision-making and problem-solving skills Effective delegation capabilities What We Offer Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact . Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunity Statement XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Eligibility Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees. Who are we To find out more please visit: