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Pensions Administrator / Officer - Benefits Team (LGPS) City Centre Hybrid Working (3 office / 2 home after training) Competitive salary + excellent public sector benefits Flexi-time (7am-7pm) I am exclusively working with a well-established public sector organisation seeking experienced Pensions Administrators to join their Benefits team click apply for full job details

Permanent Pensions Admin/Officer Jobs Public Sector £32k starting salary DB Scheme Pensions Administrator / Officer - Benefits Team (LGPS) City Centre Hybrid Working (3 office / 2 home after training) Competitive salary + excellent public sector benefits Flexi-time (7am-7pm) I am exclusively working with a well-established public sector organisation seeking experienced Pensions Administrators to join their Benefits team . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, supportive environment where your technical expertise will directly impact members at key life stages. With multiple permanent roles available, this is an ideal move for candidates looking to develop their LGPS career within a highly regarded pension fund. The Role This position sits within the Benefits team, focusing on the final stages of the retirement process, where accuracy, technical knowledge and strong communication are essential. You'll be responsible for: Calculating and processing retirement benefits, AVCs and pension payments Verifying and analysing member records, liaising with employers and scheme members Responding to complex queries around entitlement, calculations and legislation Managing end-of-process payments, including AVC conversion options Handling member correspondence, phone and counter enquiries Ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations and HMRC legislation This is a highly detail-oriented role, suited to someone confident working with complex pension calculations and sensitive financial data. What I'm Looking For We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Previous pension administration experience (LGPS highly desirable) Strong understanding of pension calculations and member benefits Experience handling complex queries and casework Excellent numeracy and attention to detail A background in a financial, pensions or regulated environment Candidates from other pension schemes or financial services backgrounds with transferable skills will also be considered as long as you are comfortable with manual pension calculations. What's On Offer This role comes with a highly attractive public sector package: Hybrid working (homeworking available after training period) Flexible working hours (core hours 10-12 & 2-4) 28 days holiday, rising to 33 + bank holidays Christmas shutdown period through to New Year! Salary sacrifice schemes (car & bike) ️ Healthcare plan & Employee Assistance Programme Local Government CARE Pension Scheme ️ Leisure discounts & staff savings schemes Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to: Join a secure, well-structured public sector organisation Develop your technical pensions knowledge (LGPS focus) Work in a supportive, team-driven environment Benefit from genuine work-life balance and flexibility Important Information Hybrid working is available once initial training is complete (training duration will depend on experience).

Job Title: Pensions Officer - Benefits Salary Range: £37,602 - £45,564 per year (starting salary depending on experience) Permanent - Fulltime Location: Wandsworth An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pension Officer. If you are looking for a challenge or change of role and have proven attention to detail, are customer focused, numerate and have a track record of producing accurate work this may be the role for you. In this role, you will provide accurate calculations. You will engage with scheme members and employers in person, by telephone, email and letter. Your contribution to our team will help to provide a first class service to members. This is very exciting phase for our service as we transform through expanding our staffing resources, greater use of automation and emphasis on people development. We are focused on continuous improvement and devising ever better ways of working, so you will thrive with us if you are keen to contribute your ideas on how to develop the service. About the role The Pensions Shared Service, based in Wandsworth, runs the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for five London boroughs: Camden, Merton, Richmond, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth. We're seeking a proactive and detail-driven professional who can combine technical accuracy with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with complex data, managing payroll processes, and supporting projects that improve service delivery. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Highly numerate, with the proven ability to incorporate complex rules into calculations Able to determine your own work priorities and manage conflicting demands appropriately Able to recognise when a process or policy is not working as effectively as it could and make suggestions as to how it could be improved Communicate well with a range of audiences including colleagues, Human Resources, Payroll, schools and external employers' representatives. Proficient IT skills with the major Microsoft packages Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026. Shortlisting Date: W/C Thursday 6th July 2026. Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Useful Information Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Pensions & Payroll Officer (HR Department) - £38k excellent benefits - 6 month contract - Central SW London A professional and friendly HR Team are looking for someone to join them on a 6-month contract, as a HR Advisor, specialising in the Pensions and Payroll administration, who has experience of processing company pensions. Experience of government pensions would be highly beneficial. You will not be doing the payroll, but all the HR administration preparation for payroll to be carried out. This is an historic, heritage site with vast grounds and accommodation for the elderly, with various departments and facilities. SALARY ETC: £36k to £38k excellent benefits. Central SW London Start ASAP, on a 6-month contract, full-time. Working Monday to Friday, office based hours of 9am to 5:15pm, although can be a little flexible on start and finish times. Office base, although after 3-months they may consider 1-day a week working from home. REQUIREMENTS: Must have experience of processing company pensions and HR payroll administration preparation. Experience of government pensions is beneficial, although not essential. Experience of payroll processes Experience of pensions management, preferably including final salary schemes Knowledge of occupational health services Experience of working in an office environment preferably an HR department Hands-on experience with IT programmes and HR systems Good interpersonal skill that enable you to work with people at all levels and motivate others Strong verbal and written communication skills that allow you to inform and advise clearly Problem solving and negotiation skills Time management skills and ability to manage, monitor and deliver all job requirements in a timely and efficient manner DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Responsible for the administration of the two final salary pension schemes, taking a particular lead with the NHS pension scheme but also supporting the Civil Service pension scheme. Preparation, management and passing of accurate data to the pension schemes ensuring compliance with GDPR and other statutory requirements and financial regulations. Managing all pension scheme requirements throughout the year, ensuring compliance as required by the scheme providers. Responsible for monitoring and collating all monthly pay changes, ensuring variations are appropriately authorized, produced with appropriate supporting documentation, accurately collated and passed to Finance in line with the monthly payroll timetable. Responsible for monitoring sickness absence, advising managers on the management of their team s absence, and overseeing Occupational Health provision, including managing the process of referrals from start to finish, working with managers and those being referred. Support staff queries regarding health and wellbeing, signposting as appropriate. Main point of contact with the Employee Assistance Programme provider, sharing feedback and reviewing reports. Updating the HR system including all leavers, ensuring all records are updated accurately and as required for pay variations. Maintain positive relationships between HR and all stakeholders, supporting directors, managers and staff by providing advice, guidance and support. Production of annual pay review reports and statements Completion if national statistical returns