Pensions Manager
Join an award-winning team that's making a difference in education! 💙
Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for leading teams, delivering exceptional service and driving continuous improvement?
At EPM, we're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Pensions Manager to lead our pension reporting services, develop our team and help shape the future of pensions delivery within the education sector.
Why join EPM?
We're proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work!
As a leading provider of HR, payroll and pension services, we're 100% dedicated to education. Our team supports schools and trusts nationwide, helping create exceptional workplaces where staff and pupils can thrive.
Our continued growth is driven by our people-first culture, innovative approach and commitment to outstanding customer service.
About the role
As Pensions Manager, you'll lead the delivery of accurate, efficient and compliant pension reporting services, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
You'll manage and develop our pension quality and compliance team, build strong relationships with pension funds and customers, and drive improvements across our processes and systems.
Working closely with senior leaders, you'll also support pension-related projects and contribute to EPM's wider strategic objectives.
What you'll be doing
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Leading your team: Motivate, coach and develop colleagues to deliver an excellent pensions service.
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Ensuring compliance: Oversee accurate and timely LGPS and TPS reporting, meeting monthly and annual statutory deadlines.
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Driving improvements: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy and enhance customer experience.
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Building relationships: Work proactively with pension funds, schools and trusts, providing clear and professional advice.
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Supporting systems development: Lead improvements and testing within EPM Connect to meet changing pension requirements.
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Providing expertise: Support colleagues and customers with complex pension queries and deliver training.
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Supporting growth: Oversee the successful onboarding and setup of new pension funds.
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Contributing strategically: Collaborate with senior leaders to improve service delivery, efficiency and business performance.
What we're looking for
You'll combine strong technical pensions knowledge with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Ideally, you'll have:
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Strong knowledge and practical experience of LGPS and TPS reporting and compliance.
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Experience in pensions administration, reporting or a payroll-related pensions environment.
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Proven experience managing, motivating and developing a team.
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A good understanding of payroll processes and their impact on pensions.
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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement.
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Confidence using payroll and pension systems and supporting system enhancements.
Experience delivering pension-related projects or implementing process improvements would be advantageous.
Why you'll love working with us
At EPM, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a supportive, collaborative and ambitious organisation where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference. If you're ready for your next challenge and want to help shape the future of pension services in education, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join EPM?
📈 Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities
💷 Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
🌴 26 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays
🚗 Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
🚲 Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
💻 Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
🩺 Bupa Cash Plan
❤️ Life Assurance
🏫 Paid leave for Governor duties
🎉 Colleague events and wellbeing initiatives
🤝 Flexible and inclusive working environment
Pensions Manager - Education in Huntingdon employer: EPM
As a part-time Customer Service Administrator at our award-winning education services business, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional service to over 2,500 schools nationwide. We pride ourselves on our strong work culture that values employee development and long-lasting relationships, offering opportunities for growth and professional advancement in a technology-enabled environment. With a commitment to clarity and consistency, we ensure that our employees thrive while making a meaningful impact in the education sector.
