Pension Team Leader

Wood Plc; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions administration company in North London is seeking an experienced pensions professional to lead and supervise Pension Officers. The role involves handling LGPS calculations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert support for member queries. Ideal candidates will have strong LGPS experience and proven leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• In-depth knowledge of LGPS regulations and their practical application.
• Proven ability to manage a pensions team and oversee technical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Pension Officers and Apprentices, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Handle the full range of LGPS calculations, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide expert support with complex member queries and calculations.

Skills

Leadership

LGPS compliance

Problem-solving

Tools

Altair

Job description

Overview

Lead and supervise Pension Officers and Apprentices, including allocating and checking work. Handle the full range of LGPS calculations (cradle to grave), ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Provide expert support with complex member queries and calculations. Assist the Pensions Manager with all aspects of LGPS administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to step into a key leadership role and support the effective delivery of the LGPS within a busy North London authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Pension Officers and Apprentices, including allocating and checking work.
• Handle the full range of LGPS calculations (cradle to grave), ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert support with complex member queries and calculations.
• Assist the Pensions Manager with all aspects of LGPS administration.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong experience working within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• In-depth knowledge of LGPS regulations and their practical application.
• Proven ability to manage a pensions team and oversee technical work.
• Experience with Altair desirable (other pensions systems will be considered).

Additional notes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to step into a key leadership role and support the effective delivery of the LGPS within a busy North London authority.