Pensions Officer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pension Officer role in Harrow is a six-month temporary contract within the London Borough of Harrow. It offers £18.22 per hour and is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days of office attendance weekly at Forward Drive, Harrow.

You will administer Teachers’ and NHS pension schemes for council employees while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are essential to deliver accurate pension services, reporting, and policy development in a

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions administration within a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Teachers' Pension Scheme and related regulations.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent ICT skills with specialist systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive Teachers' and NHS Pensions Administration service for Harrow employees.
• Ensure pensions services meet statutory regulations and service standards.
• Provide specialist advice and resolve pensionable service errors.
• Complete statutory reporting to regulators and schemes.
• Contribute to a customer-focused HR service aligned with council policies and legislation.

Skills

Pensions administration

Teachers Pension Scheme

NHS Pension

Policies and procedures

Budget management

Staff management

Time management

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

The Pensions Officer role in Harrow sits within the London Borough’s Payroll Services team, offering £18.22 per hour on a temporary six-month contract. Based at Forward Drive, this hybrid position requires two to three days of office attendance weekly. You will administer Teachers’ and NHS pension schemes for council employees, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Strong organisational abilities and proactive problem-solving are essential.

Position Title: Pension Officer

Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, representing the London Borough of Harrow

Contract Type: Temporary – Initial 6-month assignment, with potential for extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days office attendance)

Pay Rate: £18.22 per hour

Role Purpose:

• Deliver a comprehensive Teachers'' and NHS Pensions Administration service for Harrow employees.
• Ensure pensions services meet statutory regulations and service standards.
• Provide specialist advice and resolve pensionable service errors.
• Complete statutory reporting to regulators and schemes.
• Contribute to a customer-focused HR service aligned with council policies and legislation.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in pensions administration within a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Teachers'' Pension Scheme and related regulations.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent ICT skills and familiarity with specialist systems.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to manage staff, budgets, and resources.
• Effective problem-solving, time management, and adaptability under pressure.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow and Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.