Member Services Section Manager

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Droylsden; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous Local Government Pension

Excellent leave entitlement

Training and career development

Employee rewards and perks

Job summary

Greater Manchester Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Member Services Section Manager to lead a specialist area in pension administration, ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery. You will drive continuous improvement, support operational excellence and deliver excellent member outcomes throughout the pension journey.

You will lead a team of pension professionals, develop talent, and maintain governance and controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of pension administration services within your section, ensuring casework is processed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements, service standards and Fund policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance service quality and increase operational efficiency; support adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of pension professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional development.
• Ensure members and beneficiaries receive a responsive, accurate and empathetic service while balancing quality and efficiency.
• Support governance, quality and compliance with robust controls and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with managers and colleagues across Member Services and wider Fund teams to improve service delivery and share best practice.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £47,665 to Scale 37 – £49,817

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Guardsman Tony Downes House, Droylsden

Assessment Date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

Lead with vision, inspire change and shape the future of pension services as our Member Services Section Manager

About GMPF

At Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), we are dedicated to securing the financial well-being of over 379,000 members. Every year, these members place their trust in us to safeguard the pension benefits they have earned, giving them confidence and security in retirement. We pay out over £880 million in benefits each year, fulfilling our promise to deliver financial security to our members.

We have almost 200 colleagues in pensions administration who collaborate with over 600 employers, including local authorities across Greater Manchester, the National Probation Service, academy schools, and housing associations. Together, we calculate and deliver pension benefits with precision and care.

The Opportunity

As Member Services Section Manager, you will lead a specialist service area within the Member Services function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused pension administration services. You will drive continuous improvement, support operational excellence, and ensure our members receive an exceptional service at every stage of their pension journey.

As Member Services Section Manager, you will:

Lead Service Delivery Within Your Area of Responsibility

Oversee the day-to-day delivery of pension administration services within your assigned section, ensuring all casework is processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements, service standards, and Fund policies.

Drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance service quality, and increase operational efficiency. Support the implementation of innovative technologies, systems, and ways of working that improve outcomes for members and stakeholders.

Provide Effective Leadership and Team Development

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of pension professionals, creating a positive and high-performing culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous professional development.

Champion Excellent Member Service

Ensure members and beneficiaries receive a responsive, accurate, and empathetic service. Promote a culture where member needs are understood and delivered against, balancing quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

Maintain Governance, Quality and Compliance

Support the implementation of robust controls and quality assurance arrangements within your section, ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations, Fund policies, internal procedures, and audit requirements.

Build Strong Working Relationships

Work collaboratively with managers and colleagues across Member Services and wider Fund teams to improve service delivery, resolve complex issues, share best practice, and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated manager to make a meaningful impact within one of the UK's largest pension funds. You will play a key role in developing a high-performing team, delivering excellent outcomes for members, and helping shape the future of the Member Services function through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join GMPF?

At GMPF, we value our employees and are proud to offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements – work from home and in our modern, open-plan offices in Droylsden, which feature on-site parking, excellent public transport links, and proximity to the M60. Hybrid flexibility is available after you have completed your training and can demonstrate you can fully deliver the requirements of your role.
• Generous benefits package – automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering comprehensive benefits and life cover.
• Excellent leave entitlement – starting at 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and flexible working hours (flexitime).
• Training and career development – access to ongoing learning and progression opportunities.
• Employee rewards and perks – discounts on gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, a car leasing scheme, plus various health and wellbeing offers.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

The application process will involve both an interview and a task. More details about this will be provided if your application is successful.

For more information about GMPF in general, please see our website at www.gmpf.org.uk.

If you have the ambition, expertise, and drive to excel in this exciting new role, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Catherall, Pensions Operations Manager – Member Services, on 0161 301 7233.