Pensions Officer

About the role

Join Powys County Council as a Pensions Officer within our dedicated Pensions Service team. You will play a vital role in administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring accurate and timely processing of pension records. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will directly impact the financial security of our members.

• Experience using LGPS pensions administration software.
• Proficiency with electronic data management and workflow systems.
• Experience using the Council’s payroll and HR system.
• Knowledge of pension regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with customer service in a pensions or financial environment.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex pension data.

• Administer LGPS pension scheme using relevant software systems.
• Manage electronic data and workflow systems to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to maintain up-to-date pension information.
• Respond to enquiries from scheme members and provide clear, accurate information.
• Support the processing of pension calculations, retirements, and transfers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the pensions service.

Nicole Johnstone – Member Services Manager –

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure.

Service:
Finance

Salary:
Grade 7, Point 15 to Point 19 £ 30,024 to £32,061 per annum; £15.56 to £16.61 per hour

Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme