Pensions Officer

Permanent - Full Time – Hybrid working arrangements available

 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

We are seeking an experienced Pensions Officer to join our small busy team administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for all non-teaching employees of the London Borough of Redbridge.

You will be a good communicator, problem solver, literate and numerate with substantial experience of working with and interpreting the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations.

This role is responsible for the calculation and payment of the whole range of retirement pensions, deferred pensions for leavers, transfers and deaths.

Other requirements for the role include; MS Office skills and a good working knowledge of the pension system Altair.

As well as being part of a very supportive and friendly team some of the other benefits include:

 

• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increases to 33 days after 5 years
• Local government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee volunteering scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Support helpline

 

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=284474dRas&WVID=958433OaLq

 

Please note previous Applicants need not apply.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.