Job Specification

The Role

• To work as part of a team involved in the day to day administration of the pension fund
• Responsible for an effective service under the provisions of Local Government Pension Regulations and associated legislation
• Calculate, process for payment, check where required and record all sums
• Maintain records of pensionable service and contributions and administer transfer values to and from other pension providers
• Provide an efficient administrative service
• Deal with enquiries from scheme members, employers and other pension providers, by correspondence, e-mail or telephone
• Sort, scan, quality control and index incoming post and completed work on the Pension Section’s electronic document management system
• Assist in the design and provision of documentation, forms and stationery required by the Pensions Section for the efficient exercise of its function
• Responsible for maintaining an effective information system
• Assist in the implementation, development and support of a computer based system
• Record, collate and prepare statistical information
• Use initiative and be flexible in your approach to work
• To rotate between one of five teams within the Pension Section

The Person

•  Qualification in a business or finance related area
•  Relevant experience of working in a finance or benefit related area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills and forward thinking approach
• Energetic Team Player
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible approach to work
• Committed to the principles of equal opportunities