Pensions Administrator

Have you ever considered working in pensions administration

Bedfordshire Pension Fund looks after the pensions of local government employees across the county of Bedfordshire. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team where excellent customer service is our priority.

Were looking for intelligent hardworking and organised applicants whose background and knowledge can bring a fresh perspective.

Youll get a chance to manage your own varied workload with a mix of home and office-based working.

You will need to be able to process large volumes of data accurately and efficiently. This could be anything from the simple input of data to calculating refunds to reconciling data received. Youll also be expected to answer queries both in writing and on the phone.

Ideally you would be familiar with pensions or payroll systems and have some knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or other pension schemes.

In return you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package relevant training and a generous holiday allowance.

For an informal chat about the role please call and speak to Emma Bassett.

If you are interested in working for us we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th June 20226

Interviews: week commencing 29th June 2026

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information please email

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role