Senior Pensions Officer (Employer Governance)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Old Goole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Officer to lead the Employer Governance Team. This role involves ensuring compliance with pension regulations, overseeing training, and delivering high-quality support to Scheme employers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of LGPS administration, along with excellent communication abilities. A flexible working arrangement is supported, allowing for both office and remote work.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of pension administration and LGPS regulations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employer Governance team.
• Manage training programs for Scheme employers.
• Ensure compliance with LGPS regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pension administration knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The job itself

About East Riding Pension Fund

East Riding Pension Fund, based in Goole, is responsible for administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) on behalf of more than 340 employers and supporting over 130,000 members. Our recently restructured administration team, of 75 dedicated professionals, is committed to delivering an outstanding pensions administration service to members, employers and other stakeholders and are constantly striving to improve and innovate our service delivery.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Employer Governance Team as a Senior Pensions Officer. We are seeking a positive and experienced Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administrator with exceptional communication skills.

Are you a confident team manager looking for a new challenge? An experience LGPS administrator ready to take your first step into leadership? If so, this role could be for you.

In this role, you will assist the Principal Pensions Officer in ensuring the effective and compliant operation of the pension administration service. You will lead a team responsible for supporting Scheme employers through training, communication, and performance monitoring, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for upholding excellent pensions services within the Employer Governance Team including:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Employer Governance team to deliver high-quality support to Scheme employers.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and provide coaching and guidance.
• Oversee training programs for Scheme employers on processes, regulations, and system use.
• Maintain effective communication channels to ensure employers understand their responsibilities.
• Manage the process for employer admissions and cessations in line with Scheme rules and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with actuaries and legal advisors as necessary.
• Evaluate employer covenant strength and financial stability to mitigate risk to the Fund.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for covenant assessments.
• Ensure the employer database is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with GDPR.
• Monitor employer performance and escalation issues where necessary.
• Ensure adherence to:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations
  • Actuarial standards and valuation requirements
  • Guidance from The Pensions Regulator
  • GDPR and data protection legislation
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance employer engagement.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that support the strategic objectives of the Fund.

The Candidate

This role calls for strong leadership and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of pension administration and LGPS regulations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities are essential along with high attention to detail and commitment to compliance and proficiency in data management and reporting systems.

We support blended working arrangements, facilitating employees to balance professional and personal commitments. New team members will undergo comprehensive training based at our Goole offices before transitioning to a flexible blend of office and remote work.