Senior Client Relationship Manager

Company: Barnett Waddingham
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Overview

In this role, you will lead key client relationships within the pension administration and employee benefits space, guiding complex, technical discussions at trustee level. You will ensure delivery against agreed service priorities and balance multiple client projects with internal obligations. The role sits in a growing team that values progression, technical guidance, and strategic oversight. You will work across London, Guildford or Amersham on a hybrid basis, shaping client service and contributing to the firm’s client-centric growth. This is a chance to influence outcomes for major pension clients while developing leadership capabilities within a supportive, professional environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive discretionary bonus
  • generous pension scheme (8% contribution)
  • funded training and professional development
  • private medical cover
  • life assurance and income protection
  • up to 30 days holiday with holiday trading

Responsibilities

  • Deliver service within agreed priorities and Client needs
  • Allocate and manage workloads to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships with a portfolio of clients
  • Provide technical guidance to clients and respond to complex issues
  • Communicate with clients at senior level and act as a sounding board for trustee boards
  • Manage projects and balance multiple client deliverables with internal obligations

Key requirements

  • Significant client-facing experience at a senior level within pension administration
  • Desirable professional qualification in pensions or business (APMI/FPMI or equivalent)
  • Team player with management capabilities
  • Strong commercial awareness and budgetary control experience
  • Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and oral communication, with developing presentation skills
  • interpersonal skills
  • effective communication
  • teamwork
  • pension schemes knowledge
  • trustee board engagement
  • budgeting and financial oversight

Posted: September 14th, 2026