Senior Systems Officer

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Copilot for productivity

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave up to 30 days

LGPS employer contributions up to 18.9

Job summary

Oxfordshire Pension Fund, part of Oxfordshire County Council, seeks a Senior Systems Officer to manage core pension system data and processes. You will lead bulk processing, ensure accuracy, and drive improvements across reporting, data validation and annual projects.

You will collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to resolve issues, support upgrades and enhance efficiency and automation while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience with pensions administration systems and LGPS data.
• Ability to handle large data volumes with accuracy.
• Strong analytical and data validation skills.
• Collaborative approach and effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead bulk data processing, validation and reconciliation activities.
• Deliver system reporting and manage annual projects.
• Investigate and resolve complex system/data issues with suppliers.
• Support software upgrades and drive efficiency improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to improve user experience and automation.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

IT proficiency

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

LGPS systems

Job description

Senior Systems Officer

Company: Oxfordshire County Council Salary: £43,149 to £46,579 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Oxford, OX4 2SU Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

At Oxfordshire Pension Fund, we are proud to deliver an essential public service that makes a real difference to the lives of over 85,000 scheme members and hundreds of employers across the region. As part of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, we manage assets of over £4 billion and play a key role in safeguarding the retirement benefits of current and future generations.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are investing in our people, strengthening our teams and building a modern, innovative and future-ready pension service. We offer meaningful careers, progression opportunities, investment in learning and development, and a supportive environment where colleagues can grow their skills, broaden their experience and develop rewarding long-term careers.

Whether your interests lie in pension administration, governance, communications, systems, investments, finance or transformation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals and help shape the future of one of the most significant public sector pension funds in the country.

We embrace innovation, invest in technology, support flexible and agile ways of working, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas that improve services for our members, employers and stakeholders. Whether you are starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Oxfordshire Pension Fund is a place where you can learn, grow and make a lasting difference.

About the role

As our Senior Systems Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the systems, data and processes that underpin Oxfordshire Pension Fund’s administration service operate effectively, accurately and efficiently.

Working within our Technical/Systems Team, you will take ownership of key system and data processes, supporting the delivery of pension benefits to thousands of scheme members and employers. You'll lead on bulk processing activities, data validation and reconciliation work, system reporting and annual projects, helping to ensure we meet regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of service.

You’ll also work closely with colleagues, software suppliers and stakeholders across the Fund to investigate and resolve complex system and data issues, support software upgrades and improvements, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation and the user experience.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented systems professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems and continuously improving how services are delivered.

You will already have experience working with pensions administration systems and LGPS data. You’ll be confident working with large volumes of information, analysing data, identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.

You’ll enjoy collaborating with colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping others make the best use of systems and technology, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and customer service.

You'll also bring:

• Experience working with complex systems and data within an LGPS environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify effective solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with large volumes of data.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Experience supporting system improvements, testing changes or contributing to process development projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
• An understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information security principles.

Rewards and benefits

• Hybrid working - Flexibility is important to deliver the service and to suit individual lifestyles, we encourage discussion at interviews as we acknowledge there isn’t a one size fits all approach.
• Culture of flexible working
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• Technology to support agile working - with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave - up to 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to "buy" additional time off
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contributions up to 18.9%
• Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel

Our Commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Rachael Salsbury, Technical Manager, can be contacted at [e-mail] for informal enquiries or further information about the role.

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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