Pension Manager

Job DescriptionPensions Team LeaderLocation: LondonContract: Temporary (5 Months Initial) Rate: £300 - 350 per dayStart Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact: [email protected] DescriptionService Care Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Pensions Team Leader on a temporary basis. The Pensions Team Leader will report into the Head of Treasury & Pensions and will manage 7 Pensions staff within the Pensions Administration team.Main ResponsibilitiesLead officer responsible for the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme, including managing the implementation of relevant legislative changes.Assist the Head of HR Operations in the management of the £30m (annually) pensioners’ payrollAssist the Head of Treasury and Pensions in managing and the £65m Pension Fund income and expenditure budgetProvide advice and support to the Pensions Committee and other member committees and senior management boards on pension related mattersManage all the aspects of the unit’s performance management, ensuring that a high quality service is provided to the scheme’s 18,500 membersCandidate CriteriaIn-depth working knowledge of pension statute, Finance Act and HMRC legislationGood knowledge of the legislation and governance structure underpinning the Local Government Pension SchemeExtensive experience in pension management within public sector pensions administrationKnowledge of pensions related cross functional disciplines (e.g. AXISe/Altair, SAP functionality) to enable analysis of and resolution to the most complex functional issuesGreat communication, management and organisational skills in order to maintain an efficient serviceService Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.