Pensions Policy Administrator in Liverpool

Business Area: Pensions Policy and Stakeholder

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Friday 03 April, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Thursday 02 April.

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Pensions Policy Administrator, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to support the Pensions Policy team in relation to its various ongoing tasks and projects, assisting in the production of reports, committee papers and technical documentation, managing institution, member and internal queries on technical and policy issues, and work arising out of actuarial valuations.

As a trusted part of the Pensions Policy and Stakeholder team you will be responsible for:

• Providing the Pensions Business and other parts of the Trustee Company with technical and administrative support for the various tasks and projects which are being undertaken. This work includes, but is not limited to, assisting with project documentation and reports, responding to pensions technical, rules and legislative queries from internal colleagues or external stakeholders, and supporting in the drafting of papers and updates to colleagues and committees.
• Working independently under the guidance of senior team members, analyse and interpret the operation of the scheme rules and other pensions legislation and apply them in relation to scheme policies, communications materials, decisions and projects.
• Responding to technical queries from internal colleagues and external stakeholders, using own initiative and knowledge to source appropriate technical information, with the support of colleagues where necessary, ensuring that queries are dealt with in a timely manner and that the responses are complete, correct and appropriate.
• Providing support to team colleagues in their liaison with internal legal and risk colleagues on technical pension issues, plus in their liaison with the scheme’s stakeholders and committees.
• Providing support on employer participation cases (including section 75 employer debt cases), in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and scheme policies.
• Supporting with the coordination, drafting and production of committee/meeting papers.
• Assisting in the production of reports and information for colleagues, institutions and other parties as appropriate.
• Supporting on other projects and tasks as required, such as work arising out of actuarial valuations, and including working directly with colleagues outside the Department if necessary.
• Supporting and attend, as appropriate, committees and groups.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• An ability to self-motivate and prioritise work effectively is an important requirement.
• Confidence to work with colleagues of all grades and across departments.
• Confidence to work independently and accurately. The jobholder is expected to review his/her own work for accuracy before submission.
• The ability to communicate effectively in all forms and to a very high standard.
• Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to produce technically accurate documentation of a high standard.
• Good skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience in a pensions environment is strongly preferred but not essential.
• Experience of report production and letter writing is preferred but not essential.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and other higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for almost 577,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest private defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £76.8bn (at 31 March 2025).

USS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.