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Consultancy Support for Teachers Pensions Scheme
| Posting date: | 03 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £500.00 per day |
| Additional salary information: | per day PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2024 |
| Location: | REIGATE, RH2 8EF |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Surrey 100185 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Interim Consultancy Support for Teachers Pensions Scheme
Reference no: Surrey 100185
Pay Rate: £500.00 per day PAYE
35-37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: REIGATE
Following a determination by the pension’s ombudsman against the Council, there is a need for consultancy support regarding the operation of the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme. This support is specifically required for teachers/tutors in adult learning who are on variable hours contracts. The primary issue pertains to the calculation of full-time equivalent salary in respect of death in service benefits. Additionally, a comprehensive review of the Council’s approach as a scheme employer is necessary to ensure that returns, calculations, and administration are being effectively undertaken.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Analysis: Conduct a thorough assessment of the current processes and procedures related to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme, focusing on teachers/tutors in adult learning with variable hours contracts and Surrey Arts instrumental music teachers who are employed on annualised hours. o Analyse the calculation methods for full-time equivalent salary, particularly in the context of death in service benefits.
Compliance and Accuracy: Review the Council’s compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines pertaining to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme. Ensure the accuracy of returns, calculations, and administrative processes.
Recommendations and Improvements: Provide detailed recommendations for improving the current processes and procedures. Suggest best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the scheme’s administration.
Implementation Support: Assist in the implementation of recommended changes and improvements. Provide training and support to relevant staff to ensure smooth adoption of new practices.
Qualifications:
Relevant degree/ qualification
Knowledge:
Experience:
Must have extensive experience with the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme, particularly from an employer’s perspective.
Proven track record of successfully managing similar consultancy projects.
Skills & Abilities:
Good negotiation and influencing skills
Can communicate effectively and concisely, displaying good interpersonal skills in multiple modes (phone, face-to-face, emails and in writing)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with a wide range of people
Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Surrey 100185
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