Pension Administrator Review

by Barnett Waddingham

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Data administration, providing retirement / transfer value quotes, processing deaths of retirement members, creating financial reports such as cashflows etc.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Public speaking, better grammar.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I did really enjoy it, the people are great, and the work/learning side I find quite interesting.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured, can tell it's been around for a good few years (have also heard from past apprentices how much it has been improved over time).

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support wherever required and even further. Manager was always happy for me to take extra time for apprentice assignments etc.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Lots of support, whether it be extra study time or an official mentor session etc.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Gained lots of knowledge on regulation and legislation and the history of pensions; the boring stuff but all highly benefitted my day-to-day work life.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of socials - even a social team. This provides for great networking and cross-collaboration even between offices.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A rare workplace in that the people really feel valued and looked after. Nothing bad to say.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham?

Just do it! Once you're in the progression and development is pushed upon you which will exponentially benefit and even excel your career.