Pensions Manager

Job Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) have an exciting opportunity for a Pensions Manager to join their team in Tovil, Kent. You will join us on either a permanent basis working 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42,483 - £47,681 per annum.As our Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for providing a sound understanding of pensions legislative matters and their relevant application in order to advise and support the Authority in making effective decisions regarding pensions matters. The role will also include the effective and efficient management of the Authority’s third-party pension administrators.Key responsibilities as our Pensions Manager:- Assisting in the production of high-quality pension scheme accounts and annual reports for the Government, the Pension Regulator, pensions administrators and Her Majesty’s Treasury- Analysing changes made to legislation and scheme regulations in order to make recommendations on pension policies and procedures- Being accountable for the internal communications of pensions’ information to ensure pension arrangements are understood and valued by all employees- Leading pensions related projects to implementing changes in pensions regulations and legislations- The management and resolution of pensions complaints made via the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure (IDRP)- Management of the contract of outsourced pension administration providers and acting as the main liaison with a range of external advisors and specialists including the Local Government Association- Acting as a scheme expert to the Pensions Board- Developing and delivering training for internal teams to ensure required competency levels in pensions matters to maintain organisational resilience- Ensuring robust and compliant record-keeping of pensions matters to meet legislation and business needs- Working in partnership with Human Resources to provide expert support regarding abatement and pensionable pay-related issues, as well as understanding and applying ill-health regulationsWhat we’re looking for in ourPensions Manager:- Recognised pensions qualification (either completed or working towards) or equivalent experience- Previous experience of managing or coordinating activities which relate to the pensions’ administration for a defined benefit pension scheme- Experience in contributing to process improvements at all levels to increase the efficiency and quality of all aspects of the pensions function- Strong working knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme regulations/ requirements, to ensure compliance in line with pension legislation and specific pension scheme requirements- Good knowledge and understanding of pensions processes and procedures including auditing, compliance requirements, taxation i.e. annual and lifetime allowances- Good knowledge of employment legislation including Equality Act, General Data Protection Regulations, Employment Relations ActIf you feel have the skills and experience to become one of our Pensions Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 11th April 2021Interview Date: Wednesday 5th May 2021Please note that if successful, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.