Pensions Team Leader

3 months contract with local authority

• Oversee the administration and communication of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and related legislation, including deputizing for the Pensions Manager when necessary.
  


• Act as a proactive liaison for Employing Bodies participating in the Pension Fund, providing guidance to ensure proper data and payments to the fund.
  


• Support the interpretation and application of LGPS regulations and related legislation, including European Court of Justice decisions.
  


• Manage, support, and develop a team to ensure high-quality administration of pension scheme member-related data.
  


• Liaise with senior management at Government Agencies, Employers, and Service Providers to ensure efficient scheme administration.
  


• Proactively ensure the team meets targets and commitments, including efficient work allocation and decision-making processes.
  


• Communicate with staff, scheme members, employers, and stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
  


• Assist in developing statistical data provision through reporting facilities and other software.
  


• Ensure the provision of efficient service to the Council and other employing bodies participating in the LGPS.
  

• 3 years of local government pensions experience, including 1 year in supervising and training staff
  


• Experience in utilizing information technology for service delivery improvement
  


• Thorough knowledge of the Altair system and current relevant issues and policies
  


• Ability to identify and manage necessary changes to raise standards
  


• Excellent mathematical, oral, and written communication skills
  


• Positive working relationship with senior managers and ability to interpret and apply pensions and related legislation
  


• Understanding of equal opportunities policies and GCSE level Maths and English