Payroll & Pensions Officer

Do you have a passion for protecting people’s financial futures and ensuring pension processes are accurate, compliant, and easy to understand? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join a supportive team where your pensions expertise will make a real difference, helping employees feel informed, confident, and secure about their long-term benefits.

As Payroll & Pensions Officer you will support the effective administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide expert guidance on pensions matters, work closely with colleagues, employers, and external bodies, and help deliver a high-quality service to scheme members. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist LGPS knowledge, contribute to public service, and play a vital role in safeguarding employees’ long-term financial security

We are looking for candidates who

• Can use spreadsheets, office-based systems, and payroll administration software (Oracle/SAP or equivalent)
• Can perform and explain complex calculations and pension scheme rules in an easily understandable manner
• An awareness of Pension Scheme regulations and an understanding of the reporting regime and consequence of non-compliance
• Experience of working within a payroll team or transactional service environment
• Ability to work calm under pressure and adaptable to change

These are key criteria that will be assessed at shortlisting.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please highlight any relevant experience in pensions administration, preferably within the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Use your skills to make a real difference for your colleagues - join the Pensions Hub to support the Local Government Pension Scheme and help safeguard your fellow employees’ futures. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new colleague to our Payroll and Pensions team.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Gibson, Payroll & Pensions Lead, via [email hidden] to arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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