- Pensions Manager
- Benefits
- Not for profit
6-9 month fixed term contract - Pensions Manager
The Pensions Manager is responsible for managing and administering the organisation's pension schemes, ensuring compliance with legislation, delivering an efficient and effective pensions service, and providing expert advice to employees and stakeholders on pension-related matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer pensions across multiple public sector schemes (e.g. LGPS, NHS Pension Scheme), including scheme participation, member administration, and contribution processes.
- Lead on pension matters related to TUPE transfers, ensuring a smooth transition of pension rights, accurate data transfer, and full compliance with legislative and contractual obligations.
- Act as the pension subject matter expert, advising the HR, finance, and legal teams on pensions strategy and operational matters, particularly during organizational change or service delivery changes.
- Liaise with pension providers, scheme administrators, local authorities, and NHS Business Services to ensure accurate administration and effective communication.
- Manage auto-enrolment compliance and ensure eligible employees are enrolled in the appropriate scheme.
- Oversee the submission of monthly returns, year-end reports, and scheme audits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Deliver employee guidance and information sessions on pension scheme options, transfers, and retirement planning.
- Keep up to date with pension legislation, public sector scheme changes, and TUPE developments affecting pensions.
- Maintain robust pension records and contribute to internal and external audits.
- Support the integration of new contracts/services where pensions are a determining factor in cost or risk analysis.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of public sector pension schemes, especially LGPS and NHS schemes.
- Demonstrable experience managing pension matters in a TUPE context.
- In-depth understanding of UK pensions legislation and public sector pension regulations.
- Professional pensions qualification (e.g. PMI or equivalent).
- Knowledge of The Pensions Regulator's Code of Practice and public sector pension governance.
- Experience working in or with not-for-profit, charity, or public sector organizations.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex pension information clearly to non-specialists.
- High level of attention to detail, particularly in data management and compliance monitoring.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and pensions administration software.
- Experience engaging with unions and staff representatives on pension-related issues.
- Project management skills, particularly relating to TUPE and organizational change.