Pension Systems Officer

Permanent Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and forward-looking Systems Team in this well-respected award-winning organisation managing a 10 billion pension fund.

Who we are:

We are both a local authority and a pension fund and were unique within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. As a local government body we have a public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours which are all about being honest and accountable professional progressive and empowering.

We have a culture that encourages work-life balance and we offer flexible working hours. Our newly refurbished Barnsley office provides a state-of-the-art working environment with free on-site parking and located within 10 minutes walk of both the train and bus stations it makes us easily accessible.

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What youll be doing:

Youll join our small friendly and progressive Pension Systems Team who are responsible for the maintenance and progression of the current Pensions Administration System delivering a high-quality support service to the main customer-facing administration teams across SYPA.

Youll support project work to assist the Systems Team in implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Alongside this youll help to maintain system support and upgrades ensure the integrity of data contributing to testing new releases. Youll respond to and resolve routine system issues reported through the Internal Helpdesk system escalating more complex queries as appropriate including assisting with back-office query resolution relating to case processing.

Our ideal candidate will have basic working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and will assist in producing or amending standard reporting queries under guidance as well as identifying and reporting errors that can be resolved using established SQL scripts.

What youll be able to offer:

• Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent; or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
• Office administration experience confident handling administrative procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant systems equipment processes and procedures.
• Competent in a range of IT tools.
• Able to work with others to achieve objectives and provide excellent customer service.
• Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Accuracy and ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Able to apply health and safety equality and diversity and other SYPA policies and procedures.

You do not need to have previous experience of working in pensions. Youll be provided with a well-planned induction and training programme. You will need to be highly motivated keen to learn and with a genuine interest in this type of work.

We are also very keen to hear from applicants who do have some previous pension experience (especially LGPS); this would potentially enable you to be appointed above the starting salary shown above.

Whats in it for you:

• We have agenerous annual leave policythat offers between 28 days and 36 days annual leave depending on length of service plus all statutory bank holidays and you can accrue and take up to 13 extra days leave per year by utilising Flexitime.
• We have several work-life balance policies including aFlexible Working Hourspolicy (Flexitime) which allows you to work your contracted hours to suit both you and the team that you are working in
• Youll automatically be enrolled into theLGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)which provides a salary-related pension to which the employer contributes.
• We offer a range ofwellbeing initiativesincluding regular webinars on health & wellbeing fresh fruit tea coffee and employer provided flu vaccination vouchers each year. We also organise regular social and charity events.
• We also offer a 24/7 confidential helpline access to workplace counselling and Occupational Health.
• Access to a range of benefits and discounts through theWider Wallet scheme.
• Centrally located modern office for public transport links and staff on-site parking available.

Closing Date 28th November 2025

Interview Date 15th December 2025

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

We will be shortlisting throughout the duration of the campaign therefore early applications are encouraged.

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority based in Barnsley is responsible for administering the Local Government Pension Scheme in South Yorkshire. Were a relatively small organisation with just under 150 employees but we look after a very large pension fund of over 11 billion serving 180000 scheme members.

Our mission is to deliver a sustainable and cost-effective pension scheme for members delivering high levels of customer service and strong investment returns to ensure stable contribution levels. Choosing a career at SYPA will mean that you can use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference for our members and their employers.

We have a culture that encourages work-life balance with a 35-hour working week and we offer flexible working hours and hybrid office / home working (including a non-taxable allowance towards the cost of working from home) as well as a range of other attractive benefits find out more atRewards and Benefits

As a local government body we have a strong public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours which are all about being honest and accountable professional progressive and empowering.