Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£32,030 - £34,188 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you interested in an excellent opportunity to join an award winning Pensions Team as a Pensions Support Officer?
The post holder will work on a range of projects including Freedom of Information requests; website management; communications; employer engagement with the 140 scheme employers giving direction on regulatory and operational requirements; research on new initiatives or guidance from regulators, government bodies or expert advisers; and strategy and policy review and creation. The post holder will be supporting the management team and elected members in administering the Local Government Pension Scheme for East Sussex eligible employers and the circa 82,000 beneficiaries.
Supporting the Pensions Manager for Governance and Compliance and/or the Pensions Manger for Employer Engagement, the post holder will be required to ensure the Fund’s compliance with the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), the Pensions Regulator Code of Practice and associated statutory guidance and best practice. Working closely with the Funds 140 eligible employers, external stakeholders and the wider pensions team the post holder will use their relationship management skills to ensure the Fund is acting to achieve a high standard of service to its various stakeholders and ensure the Fund is following best practice and viewed as an industry leader.
The post holder will enjoy a diverse workload that will vary depending on the needs of the wider Fund.
The criteria for the post holder is listed below:
Essential education and qualification/s:
- NVQ Level 5 in Business Administration, a related subject or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
Desirable education and qualification/s:
- Working towards (PMI) QPA Desirable education and qualification/s - Qualification Pension Administration or (IPP) Diploma in Pensions Management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of LGPS regulations
- Experience of working in a pension or financial environment.
To apply for this role click "Apply Now" to upload your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that you set out how you meet the criteria outlined above.
Interviews will be held via Teams call within 2 to 3 weeks of the closing deadline.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Susan Greenwood, Head of Pension Fund at susan.greenwood@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For putting your skills to good use
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
