Pensions Advisor

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Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Pensions Advisor to work for a council based in West London.

You will support the day‑to‑day operation of our clients Pension Service and help ensure the accurate administration of pension benefits for scheme members and employers.

• Support the management and monitoring of pension administration services and performance standards.
• Calculate and verify redundancy payments, retirement benefits, pensionable remuneration, transfers, and other pension-related payments.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of pension records by providing and checking member data and liaising with pension administrators.
• Monitor and reconcile employee and employer pension contributions, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the onboarding of new employers and admitted bodies into the Pension Fund.
• Check pension payroll data, including new pensioners, beneficiary payments, deaths, and pension adjustments.
• Provide guidance and training to employers and payroll administrators on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) requirements.
• Liaise with employers, payroll providers, financial institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and an understanding of pension regulations and administration.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reconciling financial data and performing complex calculations accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with employers, administrators, and stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4

Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.