At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing pensions administration and improve service quality.
- Company: Leading UK Local Government Pensions Administration provider with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Salary £30,000-£43,000, excellent benefits, and remote or hybrid work options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and support for professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in pensions while working from home and developing your skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of local government pensions experience and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 43000 £ per year.
Salary £30,000- £43,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Based Home Based or Hybrid Role
Our client is a leading UK Local Government Pensions Administration provider who are searching for senior and experienced pensions administrators to join their expanding team to take a lead role within the team. Adding valuable technical pensions experience within final salary pensions schemes (Defined Benefit/ DB) and bringing experience of having worked on local government FIRE & POLICE SCHEMES. The role will play a key part in the development of administration staff within the team. The role will also lead on supporting any project work or audit activity.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Support the Pensions Operation Manager to improve service quality and business efficiency.
- Deliver an ongoing improvement in quality through technical pensions support to the team and ensure technical and process knowledge is shared across the team members.
- Process or check complex cases where required, ensuring the accuracy of pension calculations produced and general quality of work is to a high standard with minimal issues arising through quality and checking processes.
- Be pro-active in identifying and embedding ways for reduction in number of complaints, data breaches and errors.
- Provide ad-hoc support for business projects and audits.
- Continually review and challenge processes to maximise use of new technology (including UPM) and automation of processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of calculations.
- Support with staff development where required.
- Deputise for Team Leader / Operations Managers in their absence.
- Act as a role model for other staff.
Experience Required:
- Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 Years Local Government pensions experience, gained within local authority / police / fire brigade schemes for example.
- Be motivated and professional in approach with good output of completed tasks.
- In-depth technical knowledge, and good problem-solving skills.
- Accurate working standards, and efficient working methodologies.
- Knowledge of the UPM system is desirable but not essential.
- Pensions Qualifications (PMI or equivalent) desirable but not essential and can be taken whilst in the role and supported to do so.
- Training experience or some team leading staff coaching experience would be desirable.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team working 100% remotely from home if you have the right skills and aptitude. Apply today or contact us directly for an informal and confidential discussion about the role.
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Principal Pensions Administrator employer: Radley Recruitment
As a leading UK Local Government Pensions Administration provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With the flexibility of a home-based or hybrid role, our team enjoys excellent benefits and the opportunity to lead impactful projects while enhancing their technical expertise in pensions administration. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your professional journey is nurtured.
