Senior Pensions Analyst: Strategy & Service Improvement

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

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