Senior Pensions Administration Officer

Job Description

Senior Pensions Administration OfficerSalary: Grade 7 £30,585 - £36,708 per annum (£38,883 unconsolidated maximum achievable through performance related progression)Contract status: PermanentHours: Full-time, 36 hours per weekLocation: Sutton Civic OfficesAbout UsThe shared pensions administration service for Sutton Council and Kingston Council was formed on 1 April 2016 to provide the administration of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for both Funds. Combined, the Funds have a total membership of circa 30,000 and in excess of 100 scheme employers. There is a team of 15 staff (16 including this post). About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional candidate to provide flexible support during a transitional period and then ongoing pensions administration thereafter. The role is responsible for providing day-to-day support for the administration of the LGPS and may also be called upon to provide support to the employer and data systems area of business. Duties will include:Benefits calculation of retirement and death benefits calculation of transfers in and out processing responses to divorce proceedings providing responses to questions raised by scheme members and other stakeholders checking and sign off of work produced by junior colleaguesEmployer and Data Support supporting the creation of annual benefit statements supporting employer and payroll provider relationships producing data extracts and dealing with the scheme actuary preparing reports (inc. monthly team report and ad-hoc reports) assisting in the annual data reviews and other periodical data quality audits processing employer returnsAbout YouYou will have a "can do" attitude and will work flexibly to ensure the services are delivered. You will have knowledge of the LGPS or a similar scheme and will have had experience of working with a pensions administration system (Civica UPM or equivalent). You will also have a desire for innovation and continuous improvement and have excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills.Our BenefitsWe can offer you a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged here in Sutton, and youll get a great feel for working in our friendly and collaborative environment.We offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff allowing you to work flexibly from our Childrens Centres, whilst on the move, and at home following the introduction of Google Chromebooks, Apps and technology, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working.We also offer a huge variety of staff benefits including: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexi-time (applicable up to grade 10 only) Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities Comprehensive learning and development programme Interest free season ticket loans Local Government Pension Scheme Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Subsidised gym membershipWe also offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.ApplyBefore applying please refer to the Role Profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria. You will then need to complete the online application, uploading your CV and adding a supporting statement addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Role Profile.pdfDue to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we will be conducting all interviews virtually through Google Meet. If you are successful after shortlisting, you will receive an invitation to interview to book a time slot then closer to the interview, you will receive an email with your Google Meet link from the manager.If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Andy Gray, Pensions Administration Manager, at .uk or call to request an informal discussion.The London Borough of Sutton is Disability Confident Committed. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role and ensure that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. It is our policy to ensure that all employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and similar, objective criteria. All employees are equally encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for training and career development. It is also our policy to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in any matters to do with employment. Closing Date: 11/03/2021Interview Date: 17/03/2021We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.