Senior Pension Consultant Payroll

Senior Pension Consultant - Payroll

Fixed Term / Secondment (12 months with scope to become permanent)

Full Time

36364 to 42781 per annum

Location:Chelmsford*

Working Style:Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 6th August 2026

*This is a hybrid-working role contractually based in Chelmsford. The role allows for some home-working with a requirement to attend the office 2-3 days per week in line with business need.

Who are we

The Essex Pension Fund is one of 87 pension funds which make up the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The LGPS is the largest defined benefit pension scheme in England and Wales with a fund value of over 340billion.

On its own our Fund looks after 182000 Scheme Members over 800 Employers and is valued at over 13billion placing us within the top 10 largest LGPS funds in the country.

Here are some of the things you would you be doing:

• Play a leading role in supporting the management and governance of pension payroll across LGPS Police and Fire Pension Schemes.

• Authorise high-value pension payroll transactions and provide technical assurance on complex calculations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for pension payroll systems taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes controls and service performance.
• Coach and support colleagues in pension payroll best practice quality standards and legislative changes.

What are we looking for

We love people with great attitudes; it isnt only about having experience.

Were looking for driven hard-working team players who are eager to learn take pride in their work and bring enthusiasm reliability and a friendly flexible approach.

We offer a wide range of training and support from on-the-job learning with colleagues to resources through Essex County Councils My Learning platform and opportunities via the Local Government Association.

If youve a desire to continually improve and you want to support your colleagues our Scheme Members and Employers have strong communication skills a sound understanding of all things payroll then we want to hear from you.

To read more about us please visit: Corporate Services - Working for Essex

Why EssexEssex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. Englands oldest town Colchester and two of its newest Basildon and Harlow are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford the county town they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about ushere.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Were also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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