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Pensions Technician (Administration)
$40k-51k (estimate)
Part Time
1 Week Ago
Government Actuary's Department is Hiring a Pensions Technician (Administration) Near Edinburgh, IN
Location10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU / Edinburgh Government Hub Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh EH8 8FT
About The JobJob summaryThe Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is a non-ministerial department. Our mission is to improve the stewardship of public sector finances by supporting effective decision-making and robust financial reporting through analysis, modelling and advice.
One of the teams within GAD is the Public Service Pension Schemes team. We work with a wide range of public service clients and provide high quality consultancy services that serve some of the largest pension schemes in the country.
Job DescriptionWe are looking to recruit a pensions administrator to provide in support in helping our clients navigate a range of challenges including:
This role will involve significant levels of interaction with pension scheme administrators and sponsoring departments. There may also be opportunities for secondments to other Government departments. As such, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
You will also use your knowledge of pensions administration to support actuarial colleagues, operating within a team of subject matter experts on administration issues, and identifying opportunities to add value and support clients.
Person specification
BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
As well as competitive salaries, we offer a substantial package of benefits:
Application deadline: 1200 hrs on 19 July 2024
Shortlisting: W/C 19 July 2024
Interviews: Between 30 July 2024 - 01 August 2024
Interview location: In office at either - London, E14 4PU / Edinburgh EH8 8FT
Please apply via our recruitment portal below.
As part of the application form process, please submit your CV and supporting statement. Please do not email your CV outside of this process as it will not be accepted.
Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the Job Description. Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality RequirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Apply and further informationThe Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) .
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicantsJob contact :
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department
About The JobJob summaryThe Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is a non-ministerial department. Our mission is to improve the stewardship of public sector finances by supporting effective decision-making and robust financial reporting through analysis, modelling and advice.
One of the teams within GAD is the Public Service Pension Schemes team. We work with a wide range of public service clients and provide high quality consultancy services that serve some of the largest pension schemes in the country.
Job DescriptionWe are looking to recruit a pensions administrator to provide in support in helping our clients navigate a range of challenges including:
- How to ensure that benefits payable to members are accurate.
- How to implement and communicate revised benefits for scheme members resulting from legal judgements.
- How to improve the quality and completeness of membership data.
- How to prepare for the launch of pensions dashboards, a significant step change in the way pension scheme members and administrators interact with each other.
This role will involve significant levels of interaction with pension scheme administrators and sponsoring departments. There may also be opportunities for secondments to other Government departments. As such, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
You will also use your knowledge of pensions administration to support actuarial colleagues, operating within a team of subject matter experts on administration issues, and identifying opportunities to add value and support clients.
Person specification
- To help provide high quality pensions advice to the sponsors and administrators of Public Service Pension Schemes.
- To maintain and build on existing client relationships.
- To assist in developing technical client content relating to pensions administration and scheme governance.
- To work with colleagues across GAD teams to ensure work is appropriately scoped and delivered in an efficient and timely manner, with a focus on providing value for money for our clients.
- To provide a consistently high level of service with all work to be undertaken in accordance with GAD standards and professional requirements. This includes:
- providing/supporting appropriate quality advice (oral or written) to agreed timescales and within budget;
- complying with peer review procedures;
- adapting to changing client needs and balancing conflicting priorities;
- complying with all relevant guidance.
- Agile working within other GAD teams from time to time during key
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pensions, particularly public service pensions, and distill this information for clients and colleagues.
BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Knowledge of occupational pension schemes, including administrative functions (Essential)
- Knowledge of public service pension provision (Desirable)
- Pensions qualification (PMI or similar) (Desirable)
As well as competitive salaries, we offer a substantial package of benefits:
- Extensive talent, career and personal development
- 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service. In addition we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff)
- Generous defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to employee assistance programme and occupational health
- Community volunteering programme, the opportunity to join a trade union, and discounted membership of local and national sports and social groups
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- Salary advances for travel costs, including annual season tickets and cycle-to-work schemes
- Complimentary BUPA health check for permanent staff
Application deadline: 1200 hrs on 19 July 2024
Shortlisting: W/C 19 July 2024
Interviews: Between 30 July 2024 - 01 August 2024
Interview location: In office at either - London, E14 4PU / Edinburgh EH8 8FT
Please apply via our recruitment portal below.
As part of the application form process, please submit your CV and supporting statement. Please do not email your CV outside of this process as it will not be accepted.
Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the Job Description. Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality RequirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
Apply and further informationThe Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) .
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicantsJob contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitment@gad.gov.uk
- Email : recruitment@gad.gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
SALARY
$40k-51k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/20/2024
HEADQUARTERS
LONDON
SIZE
100 - 200
CEO
SIMON BANCROFT RIMMER
REVENUE
<$5M
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