At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Local Government Pension Scheme by maintaining accurate member records and ensuring data quality.
- Company: Civic Recruitment Limited, a local authority focused on community service.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, home-working options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: 3-month contract with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives by ensuring their pension benefits are accurately managed.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, strong IT skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To support the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) by maintaining accurate and up-to-date member records and pension data. The role is responsible for data verification, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities to ensure pension benefits are calculated and administered correctly in accordance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update pension member records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across pension administration systems.
- Cross-reference and reconcile employer and pension-held data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Process and validate pension-related information, including new starters, leavers, transfers, aggregations, and changes in member circumstances.
- Assist with the administration of LGPS benefits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and disclosure requirements.
- Verify member data supplied by employers before processing updates and calculations.
- Support the calculation and recording of pension benefits, including final salary and career average revalued earnings (CARE) schemes.
- Assist with the calculation and recording of McCloud underpin protections where applicable.
- Prepare documentation and correspondence relating to pension administration activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of pension regulations, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Contribute to data quality improvement initiatives and ensure high standards of accuracy and compliance are maintained.
- Provide excellent customer service and respond to enquiries from members, employers, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience handling, validating, and transferring data accurately between systems.
- Strong IT and data management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and changing priorities.
- Commitment to delivering a high-quality customer-focused service.
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English Language, or equivalent experience.
- Experience using Altair Pension System or similar pension administration software.
- Experience using payroll and HR systems.
- Understanding of quality assurance processes and data validation techniques.
- Basic knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations.
- Awareness of Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) regulations.
- Understanding of pension fund policies and procedures.
Additional Information
- Working Pattern: Flexible/agile working with home-working opportunities available
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- DBS Requirement: Standard DBS Check may be required
Data Quality Assistant (Pensions) employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment in Llandrindod Wells, where employees can thrive while contributing to the Local Government Pension Scheme. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills in data management and customer service, ensuring a rewarding career path in public service. The company values accuracy and compliance, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork that makes it a desirable place for those seeking meaningful employment.
