Senior Pensions Analyst

Police Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Public holidays

LGPS

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Police Scotland is seeking a Senior Pensions Analyst to support the in-house pensions team and delivery of the pensions service to officers and staff. You will play a central role in BAU, projects and service improvement, providing expert guidance on pension matters and ensuring compliance with legislation and governance.

You will support the Pensions Manager and SME lead, engage with stakeholders, analyse financial returns, and help with reporting, budgeting and communications for pension

Qualifications

• Pensions experience in BAU, project and service improvement delivery.
• Provide expert pension guidance and ensure compliance with legislation and governance.
• Support Pensions Manager and SME lead on pension matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day BAU and project activities within the in-house pensions function.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure employer responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Provide expert pensions support as a single point of contact to the wider organisation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, monitoring risks and supporting governance frameworks.
• Drive continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance member experience.
• Analyse financial returns and prepare reporting and delivery of management information.
• Support budget planning, forecasting and financial oversight related to pension service delivery.
• Manage the content delivery of member communications, presentations, and engagement materials.
• Lead the analysis for response to complaints, complex cases and escalations, ensuring appropriate resolutions and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Pensions analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Financial reporting

Budget forecasting

Service improvement

Job description

As part of the in-house pensions team, you can make a real difference by supporting the delivery of the Pensions service offering to our officers and staff.

As a ‘Senior Pensions Analyst’ using your pensions experience, you will play an essential role in the BAU, project and service improvement delivery for the in-house pension function.

You will also provide support to the Pensions Manager and SME lead on all pension matters related to BAU ensuring compliance with the standards as laid down by legislation and external agencies, in line with pensions strategy, service offering and governance requirements.

On a day-to-day basis the post holder will provide support for the team in delivering specialist pension related advice and technical guidance which supports organisational decision making, service improvement and stakeholder liaison.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day BAU and project activities within the in-house pensions function, ensuring alignment with strategy and compliance requirements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholder to ensure the employer responsibilities are fulfilled in support of the effective delivery of the pensions service offering.
• Provide expert support on pensions matters as a single point of contact to the wider organisation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, monitoring risks and supporting governance frameworks.
• Drive continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance member experience. .
• Analyse financial returns and prepare reporting and delivery of management information.
• Support budget planning, forecasting and financial oversight related to pension service delivery.
• Manage the content delivery of member communications, presentations, and engagement materials.
• Lead the analysis for response to complaints, complex cases and escalations, ensuring appropriate resolutions and adherence to procedures.
• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.