Pensions Operations Lead: Guide a 10-Member LGPS Team

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Northamptonshire is seeking a motivated Team Leader for its Pensions Service. The role involves managing a team responsible for providing information on pension entitlements, ensuring accuracy in benefits calculation, and maintaining performance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and strong communication skills to explain complex issues to non-specialists. Opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the LGPS.
• Ability to explain complex pension issues to non-specialists.
• Initiative to plan and organize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to provide information about pension entitlements.
• Ensure benefits are calculated and processed accurately.
• Deliver high levels of performance under changing conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analysing pension issues

Time and resource management

Attention to detail

Experience with Altair or ERP

Job description

A local government council in Northamptonshire is seeking a motivated Team Leader for its Pensions Service. The role involves managing a team responsible for providing information on pension entitlements, ensuring accuracy in benefits calculation, and maintaining performance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and strong communication skills to explain complex issues to non-specialists. Opportunities for professional development are offered.