Pensions Specialist

UK Shared Business Services Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector service provider is looking for an experienced Pensions Specialist to join their team in Swindon. The role involves providing specialized advice on pension matters, managing complex queries, and supporting civil service pension administration. Candidates should have a strong understanding of pension legislation and excellent relationship management skills. This position is a key role within a dynamic team aimed at continuous improvement. Flexible work eligibility is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex pension-related queries.
• Proven ability in providing detailed pension legislation advice.
• Background in Civil Service pension schemes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Guide team in resolving complex pension-related queries.
• Support Pensions Manager with Civil Service pension administration.
• Achieve Cabinet Office data quality targets.

Skills

Excellent work history in a Pensions role

Knowledge of statutory legislation and pensions best practice

Relationship management skills

Numeracy and analytical skills

Strong PC literacy

Coaching and mentoring experience

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Pensions Specialist

Payroll Services

Band D (£32,751 - £42,465), Swindon

It’s an exciting time to join UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation.

We are now seeking an experienced Pensions Specialist to join our Pensions team. Working in our Pensions Team within Payroll Services, the Pensions Specialist will provide effective specialist advice to the Pensions team as well as to our Customer Support Services, HR and Payroll teams, using their in-depth policy and legislative knowledge.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following

• Deal with complex pension-related queries, guiding the team or case manager to resolve issues
• Support the Pensions Manager in working with the Civil Service (CS) pension administrator to resolve any problems or queries that arise
• Complete all activities for scheme year end, providing data and advice to our client stakeholders to enable them to complete their reports and Accounting Officer Statements
• Achieve monthly Cabinet Office data quality targets for all our clients
• Complete re-staging work for pension auto-enrolment as it arises and work with the client base to ensure smooth implementation
• Utilise effective working relationships with internal colleagues to collaborate on joint/cross-service activities and projects to achieve business objectives
• Share and utilise expertise to advise and influence Payroll’s Senior Leadership Team
• Working closely with the Pensions Manager with the day-to-day management of the team, whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for other teams to provide complex advice and guidance to resolve issues, with support from the Pensions Manager
• Support the overall risk management and governance of the Pensions team

To do this role well, you will possess the following:

• Excellent work history gained within a Pensions role, ideally with CIPP or equivalent qualification
• Proven working knowledge of current statutory legislation and pensions best practice and its practical application
• A background of providing detailed pension legislation advice and guidance
• Any prior Civil Service pension scheme experience would be highly advantageous
• Excellent relationship management skills including strong influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders and customers
• Ability to interpret new legislation and its practical application in a business environment.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to resolve queries and present an explanation to different audiences
• Ability to effect change in a fluid environment
• Strong PC literacy
• Coaching and mentoring experience within a team environment

For additional information and a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Team on [e-mail].

UKSBS does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) as part of their employment. To meet these standards, applicants must normally have lived in the UK for at least the last five years and be able to satisfy background, identity and criminal record checks.

We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion commitments on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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