Pensions Administration Specialist (Hybrid)

Golearnleicestershire; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a detail-oriented administrator within the Pensions Section to support the Early Leavers team. You will administer LGPS provisions, calculate and pay benefits, and handle a caseload aiming to meet statutory deadlines and KPIs.

The role requires experience with pension schemes or finance, strong MS Office skills, and careful handling of confidential information, with flexible working options discussed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Have experience of work involving the Local Government Pension Scheme, another pension scheme or general finance.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Powerpoint (or equivalent packages)
• Have NVQ2 or equivalent, such as 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English (grades A - C / 4-9)
• Have the ability to compose correspondence which is clear, concise and grammatically correct
• A sound knowledge of general office procedures and their importance to the overall function of the team/section
• A knowledge of the basic principles of customer care
• A knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Administer the provisions of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Facilitate the calculation and payment of benefits to contributors
• Manage a caseload ensuring statutory deadlines and KPIs are achieved

Skills

Written communication

Customer care knowledge

Confidentiality awareness

Education

NVQ2 or GCSEs (incl Maths & English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a detail-oriented administrator within the Pensions Section to support the Early Leavers team. You will administer LGPS provisions, calculate and pay benefits, and handle a caseload aiming to meet statutory deadlines and KPIs.

The role requires experience with pension schemes or finance, strong MS Office skills, and careful handling of confidential information, with flexible working options discussed during recruitment.