Pensions Officer – Payroll, Payments and Projects

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater London is seeking a Pensions Officer for their Payroll, Payments and Projects team. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely pension payments while contributing to strategic projects for improved service delivery. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and will have opportunities for skill development through a funded apprenticeship in data analytics. This position offers a competitive salary and could be perfect for those looking to make a tangible impact in their community.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to incorporate complex rules into calculations.
• Comfortable working with complex data.
• Managing payroll processes and supporting strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely pension payments.
• Contribute to projects improving service delivery.
• Develop advanced data analytics skills through apprenticeship.

Skills

Highly numerate

Ability to determine work priorities

Process improvement suggestions

Excellent communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Pensions Officer – Payroll, Payments and Projects

Salary Range: £37,602- £45,564 per year (starting salary dependent on experience)

Permanent – Fulltime (36hrs)

Location: Wandsworth Town Hall.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pensions Officer within our Payroll, Payments and Projects team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that pensioners receive accurate and timely payments and contributing to strategic projects that improve service delivery.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a tangible impact. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop advanced data analytics skills through a funded Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship, equipping you with expertise in data interrogation tools and preparing you for future career growth in a data-driven environment.

About the role

The Pensions Shared Service, based in Wandsworth, runs the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for five London boroughs: Camden, Merton, Richmond, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth.

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-driven professional who can combine technical accuracy with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with complex data, managing payroll processes, and supporting projects that improve service delivery.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Highly numerate, with the proven ability to incorporate complex rules into calculations
• Able to determine your own work priorities and manage conflicting demands appropriately
• Able to recognise when a process or policy is not working as effectively as it could and make suggestions as to how it could be improved
• Communicate well with a range of audiences including colleagues, Human Resources, Payroll, schools and external employers’ representatives.
• Proficient IT skills with the major Microsoft packages

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 8 January 2026

Interview Date: Friday 23 February 2026

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.