Senior Technical Consultant - LGPS

Capita Pensions Solutions is a division of Capita that specializes in providing a wide range of services related to pensions. We focus on creating and implementing resilient and responsible pension strategies to help organizations and their employees secure a more stable financial future. Our services include pensions administration, consultancy, and the latest technology and engagement techniques. Capita Pensions Solutions has been managing pensions for over 50 years, covering pension schemes of various shapes and sizes.

Due to growth we are looking for a Senior Technical Consultant. You will provide expert technical leadership on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring that legislative and regulatory developments are interpreted accurately and translated into clear operational, client and member-facing outcomes. The role supports compliance, change delivery and service improvement by working closely with clients, administration teams, project teams and senior stakeholders, while also coaching less experienced colleagues and contributing to the development of robust technical solutions.

Job title:

Senior Technical Consultant - LGPS

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor, research and interpret changes to LGPS regulations, statutory guidance, HMRC requirements and related pensions legislation.
• Assess the impact of legislative and regulatory change on administration processes, member calculations, employer requirements, systems, templates and client deliverables.
• Provide authoritative technical advice on complex LGPS cases, including benefits, retirements, deaths, transfers, aggregations, discretions and remedy-related issues.
• Produce and review technical communications, client papers, briefing notes, reports, training materials and procedural guidance.
• Support implementation of regulatory change by working with operational, project, systems and client teams to design compliant and practical solutions.
• Lead or contribute to technical projects, testing activity, quality assurance and sign-off of calculations, letters or process changes.
• Develop strong client and stakeholder relationships, explaining complex technical matters clearly and credibly.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of less experienced colleagues, helping build technical capability and resilience across the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, consistency and member outcomes across LGPS service delivery.
• Represent the business in discussions with clients, suppliers, industry bodies or governance forums where technical expertise is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Deep knowledge of the public sector regulatory framework, including benefit structures, governance requirements, employer responsibilities and current industry developments. A knowledge of LGPS specific pensions would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strong understanding of pensions tax, disclosure requirements and compliance considerations.
• Ability to analyse complex legislation and convert it into clear operational requirements and practical guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and decision-making skills, particularly in relation to complex member or scheme cases.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality work to deadlines and contribute effectively to project activity.
• Collaborative approach, with confidence to influence, challenge constructively and build credibility across teams.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and supporting the development of others.

About Capita Pension Solutions

Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UK’s leading pension providers, supporting over 450 schemes and more than 7 million members. We deliver end-to-end pension solutions across administration, data remediation, software, actuarial services, investments, scheme management, and member communications—combining expertise with technology to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

What’s in it for you?

• 💻 Remote working  – work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK
• 💰 Competitive salary
• 🌴 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) – plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
• ❤️ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
• 🍼 Generous family leave policies – including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• 🚴‍♀️ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more

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What we hope you’ll do next

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Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent