Pensions Policy Lead – Public Sector Expert

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Family-friendly policies

Learning and mentoring opportunities

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Pensions Consultant to own pension policy across the HR policy and pensions team. You will lead policy development, provide expert advice on LGPS, Fire, NHS and Teachers' schemes, and influence senior stakeholders to drive compliant, best-practice decisions.

You will monitor national changes and support projects with pension implications while building strong partnerships with HR, payroll, schools and external partners.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of pension regulations, practices and procedures for local government.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting legislation and case law.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of pension-related employment policy and decisions.
• Provide expert advice on complex pension matters, including legislation, regulation and case law.
• Ensure pension decisions, disputes and queries are handled compliantly and consistently.
• Influence senior stakeholders to make informed, risk-aware decisions.
• Monitor national changes and best practice to keep WSCC compliant.
• Support projects with pension implications (e.g. TUPE, auto-enrolment, policy changes).
• Build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, schools and external stakeholders.

Skills

Pension regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Clear communication of complex issues

Education

Postgraduate Diploma CIPD/IPPM

CIPD/IPPM Chartered membership or equivalent

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Pensions Consultant to own pension policy across the HR policy and pensions team. You will lead policy development, provide expert advice on LGPS, Fire, NHS and Teachers' schemes, and influence senior stakeholders to drive compliant, best-practice decisions.

You will monitor national changes and support projects with pension implications while building strong partnerships with HR, payroll, schools and external partners.