Pensions Team Leader
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An experienced Pensions Team Leader is required to provide expert support and supervision within a busy local government pension fund.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team ensuring accuracy and compliance in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Supervise allocate and check the work of Pension Officers and Apprentices to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Carry out a full range of LGPS pension calculations from cradle to grave ensuring strict adherence to relevant regulations and internal guidelines.
Handle complex member queries including those involving intricate pension calculations and retirement scenarios.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff sharing knowledge and best practices on LGPS policies and procedures.
Ensure consistent application of legislation and scheme rules across all workstreams.
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as required to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth administration.
Assist with reporting compliance checks and quality assurance processes.
Skills/Experience:
Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is essential.
In-depth understanding of LGPS regulations and processes including complex calculations across the full member lifecycle.
Proven experience in leading or supervising a pensions team with a track record of allocating and reviewing work.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain pension matters to members and stakeholders.
Experience dealing with high volumes of casework and responding to complex member enquiries.
Proficiency in pensions administration software Altair is desirable but experience with other systems will also be considered.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 01/10/2025 @12:00 PM.
Working Hours: 36 hours per week Monday to Friday (09:00 17:30).
Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is -depth understanding of LGPS regulations and processes, including complex calculations across the full member lifecycle. Proven experience in leading or supervising a pensions team, with a track record of allocating and reviewing work. Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain pension matters to members and stakeholders. Experience dealing with high volumes of casework and responding to complex member enquiries. Proficiency in pensions administration software Altair is desirable, but experience with other systems will also be considered. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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