Pensions Manager Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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Pensions Manager Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Job Description
Pensions Manager
V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UKs most forward thinking, recognised and respected Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit 1 x Permanent Pensions Manager to be based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
We are looking for an experienced and competent pensions expert, who has extensive knowledge in Local Government and Teacher pension schemes, who can shape and drive the existing pensions team. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity, which is new to our client’s staffing structure.
The overall purpose of the role is to deliver an outstanding pensions service to colleagues and pension providers by leading the pensions team and ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all pension records and returns.
Role Specifics:
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year with 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
£34,723 – £37,261 with annual increments (within the band) and inflation increases as negotiated by the National Joint Council. In addition, there will be opportunity to progress and take on further responsibilities with a salary band of £36,298 – £39,493
You will have the option to join an increasingly rare and valuable Local Government Pension Scheme, with any ‘continuous service’ from most authorities and related bodies recognised.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.
Free onsite parking
Main duties and responsibilities:
Initial responsibilities:
* Line management and development of the pensions team
* Interpret terms and conditions of employment and membership of the relevant TPS and LGPS pension schemes to ensure employees pensions are administered accordingly
* Ensure all the completeness and accuracy of all pensions data
* Ensure all forms, returns and processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet our obligations to employees, former employees, and pension providers
* Work closely with the Head of Payroll and Pensions, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Services to develop and implement new ways of working to improve efficiency and efficacy of pension administration.
* Work closely with the payroll team, HR team and Business Managers, providing training and guidance where required, to ensure all feeder processes are delivering accurate pensions data
* Advise staff and line managers on all pension related queries. This involves interpreting legislation and regulations to ensure the correct advice is given but not giving financial advice.
* Comply with and support all audit requirements
Progression Responsibilities:
* Develop pensions team capacity (this is likely to involve adding additional resource e.g. an apprentice) to release time for strategic and project work
* Take on strategic and project responsibilities for:
* Pensions due diligence when considering new academies
* Triennial valuations and LGPS funds strategy
* TUPE and on-boarding of new schools or bringing outsourced services in-house
* Managing the pensions relationship with our outsourced service providers. e.g., LGPS Admitted Body Status applications
* Pension appeals and disputes
* Annual accounts valuations
* Developing and formalising a strategic relationship with each of the LGPS funds and TPS
* Actively participating in sector forums to develop best practice in pensions administration and strategy.
Supplementary Support:
* Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, and public sector financial management reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust
* Participate in training and other learning activities as required
* Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
* Other duties agreed from time to time by the post holder with the Line Manager or Executive Principal/Chief Executive
* Play an appropriate part in child protection procedures, such as relating relevant information and recording/reporting disclosures to the designated teacher/relevant professional.
Candidate Requirements:
It is essential that the chosen candidate has an existing, excellent knowledge of Local Government and Teacher Pension Schemes, along with experience of administering pensions in a large and complex organisation.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience in leading and driving a team, but who has also driven process improvement and efficiencies in pensions administration.
Of course, the chosen candidate must be able to work under pressure, prioritise and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines, whilst maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality.
To Apply:
To express your interest in this role, and/or for more information, please contact V-Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply online

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Wakefield
County: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £34720 – £39493/annum See all listed benefits
Benefits: See all listed benefits