Senior Pensions, Projects and i-Connect Administrator

Do you want to help us improve data accuracy and support projects that enhance our pension service

Join the East Sussex Pension Fund which manages the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) benefits for over 80000 members and hundreds of employers. We are committed to delivering accurate and timely services that make a real difference to peoples futures. Our team values structure and collaboration and we are looking for someone who shares those principles.

The Senior Pensions Projects & iConnect Administrator plays a key role in managing the Heywood iConnect system supporting accurate and timely pension data transfers for employers across the East Sussex Pension Fund. Alongside this you will contribute to project and process improvement work within the Pensions Administration Team helping to enhance systems reporting and ways of working. You will review onboarding files oversee daytoday iConnect activities and support employers with their monthly submissions. You will also provide updates at weekly catchups with Pension Team Managers. The role includes producing reports and contributing to project activities such as process reviews and data analysis. You will work within the Systems & Projects Team which focuses on digital processes systems development and improvements that support accurate and efficient services for members and employers.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong Excel skills and are confident analysing data.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and can follow structured processes.
• Have experience working in pensions administration or a similar environment.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both employers and internal teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with Heywoods iConnect Altair or similar pension systems.
• Familiarity with monthly or yearend pay data submission processes in pensions.
• Good knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) benefits.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place within two weeks of the advert closure. There will be an interview and a task. Details of the task will follow for short listed candidates.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance which will include the option for some remote working once an initial training period has been completed.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Paul Punter - Head of Pensions Administrationat to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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