Pensions Deputy Team Manager

Kent County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England seeks a Pensions Deputy Team Manager for its Pensions Operations Team. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working conditions and involves administration of the Kent Pension Fund. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme and experience in pension assessments. Commitment to customer care and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Opportunities for development and support in management are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage pension assessments and calculations.
• Experience or knowledge of customer service standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Kent Pension Fund effectively.
• Support and coordinate colleagues for pension administration.
• Contribute to key projects in the Pensions Operations Team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of LGPS

Experience in pension assessments

Familiarity with Altair systems

Excellent customer care

Job description

Role Responsibility

Kent Pensions Administration Team is expanding to strengthen our capacity and resilience. We are delighted to announce a permanent vacancy for a Pensions Deputy Team Manager (to work in our Pensions Operations Team for Kent Pension Fund).

This a permanent role, full-time (37 hours); part-time applicants (minimum 30 hours a week) also welcome. The post will involve hybrid working (home and office working in Maidstone, Kent, dependent upon business needs).

As a Deputy Team Manager, you will play a key role in administering the Kent Pension Fund. Working closely with Team Managers, you will support and coordinate colleagues to deliver high-quality pension administration services and contribute to key projects.

Essential experience and skills:

• Strong, working knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Extensive experience in pension assessments and calculations
• Familiarity with Altair systems
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer care

Previous management experience is not essential; we will provide support to help you develop in the role. You will join a collaborative and professional team dedicated to accuracy, service excellence and continuous improvement. Full details are available in the job description and person specification.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.