Pension Administration Officer

Contract – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

The London Borough of Havering is an ambitious, forward thinking borough, the authority works in partnership with the London Borough of Newham to form a shared services known as oneSource covering areas, such as Payroll, Pensions, Recruitment, Accounts Receivable and Payable.

We pride ourselves on; the integrity and professionalism of our people, the ethics and quality of our business practices, and ensuring the best value for our customers, residents and the public purse.

About Us

As the Pensions Administration Officer you will be responsible for the effective administration of all pension schemes operated by the London Borough of Havering.

Any successful candidate will need to have;

• A strong background in Pension administration, preferably schemes operated by the local authority (LGPS, NHS, Teachers). They will have passion to work in collaboration, as the role will work with our third party administrators as well as the London Borough of Newham.
• A passion to work to improve the service to our members and employers across both funds.

The role will include;

• Working withthe Pensions Contracts Manager, the Payroll Service and the third party pension provider;
  • To ensure monthly Pensions and other statutory returns are completed
  • Manage and support the funds employers
  • Resolve complex service queries
  • Reconcile and manage pension payments to members
• Provide training to officers and employers
• Keeping an update on latest legislative and Regulations impact the pension schemes i.e. McCloud, Exit Cap and Monthly Contribution Reconciliation

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Cocks at James.Cocks@oneSource.co.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th January 2026.

You will be notified if your application has been successful and an Interview date to bescheduled .

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council .

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