Trainee Pension Officer - Pensions Administration Team

Job Posted: 18 September 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Career Grade 4-6, £23,500 to £23,893 per annum
• Industries: Administration Customer Service General Office Public Sector

Closing Date: 8th October 2024

Trainee Pension Officer (Ref: 2024_1059)

County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

Career Grade 4-6, £23,500 to £23,893 per annum

Contact: Matthew Collier on [email protected]

Vacancy Reference: 2024_1059

Closing Date: 08/10/2024

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Pensions Administration Officer!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey with the Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our highly motivated team as a Pensions Administration Officer. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Career Growth: Start at grade 4 and climb the ladder to grades 5 and 6 as you master more complex tasks and responsibilities. Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded!

• Diverse Responsibilities: From calculating and paying pension benefits to liaising with employers and ensuring data accuracy, no two days will be the same. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, making a difference every day.

• Team Spirit: Work within a supportive and passionate team dedicated to helping you succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Precision and Accuracy: Ensure data collection is spot-on and perform a range of LGPS pension calculations.

• Communication: Regularly interact with eligible employers to obtain and verify information, ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations.

• Variety of Tasks: Handle everything from checking starters and processing leavers to managing pension estimates, transfers, and more as you advance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Office Experience: You’ve thrived in an office environment and are ready to bring your skills to our team.

• Communication Skills: You can explain technical matters clearly to all types of scheme members and employers.

• Tech-Savvy: Your Microsoft Office skills are top-notch, and you have a good numerical aptitude.

• Learner’s Mindset: You’re eager to learn and stay updated with complex scheme regulations.

• Customer Focused: You have a knack for providing excellent customer service and can adapt to changing situations with ease.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about pensions and looking for a role that offers growth, variety, and a fantastic team environment, we want to hear from you!

Join us and be a part of something special.

For further information discussion, please contact Matthew Collier on  [email protected] 

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

-  Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

-  Local Government pension scheme

-  Discounted Solent ferry travel

-  Island bus network discount

-  Cycle to work scheme

-  Staff parking permit scheme

-  Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

-  National and local discounts & benefits schemes

-  Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)

- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers. 

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.

Closing Date: 8th October 2024

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