An 18-month apprenticeship as Pensions Officer in the Pensions Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which serves the Trust and 25 other NHS bodies. The role holds a set caseload of NHS pension members, using payroll and pension record systems to prepare, check and amend their records. Most of the time is on-the-job learning, with one day a week of study at an external training provider. Candidates must not already hold the apprenticeship standard, and any visa must run for the full apprenticeship.
What the job involves
- Manage an allocated section of NHS pension members, giving subject matter expertise on the NHS Pension Scheme
- Prepare, input and check pension and payroll records for an allocated section of NHS Trusts
- Carry out basic and complex calculations
- Provide and receive complex or sensitive information, showing empathy
- Apply Agenda for Change, Trust policies, local agreements and statutory legislation to pensions work
- Ensure pensions work meets audit requirements and Standing Financial Instructions
- Prioritise own workload to meet strict deadlines
- Work with the team to deliver an efficient service
- Complete the apprenticeship within the required period
What’s required
Qualifications
- Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills with a calm, pleasant telephone manner
- Understanding of complex legislation
- Sound knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- Organised, used to working to deadlines and able to prioritise own workload
Checks & eligibility
- Not already holding a qualification in the apprenticeship standard
- Three years' UK residence, or a visa covering the full apprenticeship
Other
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Reliable, punctual, courteous, helpful and considerate towards colleagues and clients
- Analytical
- Enthusiastic and hardworking
Nice to have
- ECDL or equivalent computer skills
- Relevant clerical experience
- Experience of working in an NHS pensions environment
- Experience of managing own workload and pensions allocation
- In-depth understanding of client organisations and Agenda for Change regulations
- Ability to understand and interpret changes in local, national and statutory regulations
- Knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme
What’s offered
- Ongoing training and development
- One day a week study time towards the apprenticeship qualification
- Support from manager and training provider with a clear training plan
- Opportunity to develop skills and progress
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
