- Start Date: Immediate (subject to pre-employment checks)
- Contract Type: Temporary – 3 months
- Rate: £20.86 per hour (PAYE)
- Location: Hybrid (but mostly remote - one to two days in the office per month)
- Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered
- Develop a strong working knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), Discretionary Payments Regulations, the State Pension, and requirements from HMRC and The Pensions Regulator
- Maintain accurate records and statistical data, including contributions and deductions across the Pension Fund
- Calculate and verify pensionable pay and benefits, including for retirements, interfund adjustments, and transfer values
- Process and check redundancy payments as required
- Advise on pay calculations related to periods of absence (e.g. sickness, parental leave, strike action), and support any related computations
- Assist with the timely and accurate onboarding of new employers and admitted bodies into the Fund
- Monitor, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in employer and employee contributions, including those from schools, academies, and external payroll providers
- Ensure Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) are administered correctly by employers and payroll teams
- Previous experience in a similar pensions role, ideally within the public sector
- Sound knowledge of the LGPS pension schemes essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong data handling and reporting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally