Pension Support Officer

East Sussex County Council; Middlesbrough; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Pensions Support Officer to assist the pensions team with Governance and Compliance activities. This role primarily offers remote work with occasional office time. Responsibilities include supporting employer engagement and conducting research on pensions. Ideal candidates should possess experience in pensions services and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and diverse benefits are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions services is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for employer engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support a governance team.

Responsibilities

• Support various pensions services focusing on Governance and Compliance.
• Assist in employer engagement with scheme employers.
• Conduct research on new initiatives related to pensions.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen in the Pensions Team at East Sussex for a Pensions Support Officer to provide support to the pensions team across a number of areas on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The post holder will support a range of pensions services focusing on Governance and Compliance or Employer Engagement activities to the East Sussex Pension Fund. Working within a dynamic team of specialists dedicated to Pensions, the postholder will provide a professional service in relation to a range of workstreams and projects including:

• Freedom of Information requests;
• website management;
• communications;
• employer engagement with the 140 scheme employers giving direction on regulatory and operational requirements;
• research on new initiatives or guidance from regulators, government bodies or expert advisers; and strategy and policy review and creation;
• Engaging with external advisors

The role will also involve providing substantial support to the governance team in relation to meeting the requirements of the 'Fit for the Future' consultation from a governance perspective during the period of change for the Fund. The post holder will be supporting the management team and elected members in administering the Local Government Pension Scheme for East Sussex eligible employers and the circa 82,000 beneficiaries. The role will be primarily remote with some time in the office at County Hall, the Head Office for the County Council. It is based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre, which is within walking distance to the town and train station. County Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.

The East Sussex Pension Fund will offer you flexible working, an engaged and dynamic team and the knowledge that you will be making a difference working to member's pensions. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.