Pensions Administrator – LGPS (Flexible Working)

ESPO Trading Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Pension Administration Officer for the Early Leavers team in the Pensions Section. You will administer the Local Government Pension Scheme, calculate and pay benefits to contributors, and manage a caseload to meet statutory deadlines and KPIs.

The role requires knowledge of LGPS or pension schemes, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a good command of English. The position offers hybrid working and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Government Pension Scheme, other pension schemes, or general finance.
• Experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent).
• NVQ2 or equivalent, such as 4 GCSEs including Maths and English (grades A-C/4-9).
• Ability to compose clear, concise, grammatically correct correspondence.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and their importance to the team.
• Knowledge of basic customer care principles.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and handling 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

LGPS/pension experience

MS Office proficiency

Clear written communication

General office procedures

Customer care basics

Confidentiality awareness

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent (GCSEs)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Pension Administration Officer for the Early Leavers team in the Pensions Section. You will administer the Local Government Pension Scheme, calculate and pay benefits to contributors, and manage a caseload to meet statutory deadlines and KPIs.

The role requires knowledge of LGPS or pension schemes, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a good command of English. The position offers hybrid working and a permanent contract.