Pensions Services Manager - Members/Employers
| Posting date: | 08 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2439 |
Summary
Pension Services Manager (2 Posts) – Grade 14 £51,869 - £57,639 per annum
Derbyshire Pension Fund is seeking to recruit two Pension Services Managers, to collaboratively manage the Fund’s pension administration service and to form part of the Pension Fund’s senior leadership team.
These new roles will lead the delivery of a customer-focused pension administration service driving continuous service improvement for our members and employers and delivering against the Fund’s key performance indicators.
You will be responsible for leading, managing and developing a range of specialist pension administration teams, driving the introduction of increased automation and digital services, building on areas of strength, and managing areas of development.
Pension Services Manager - Members: You will be responsible for the Member Services teams and the Service Delivery team delivering a customer-focused pension administration service and managing the delivery of change programmes across the Pension Fund.
Pension Services Manager - Employers: You will be responsible for the Employer Relations, Compliance & Communications and Data & Systems teams managing all aspects of employer relations, compliance, communications, system support & development and data management.
Derbyshire Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) on behalf of over 350 participating employers. The Fund has over 95,000 members and is valued at over £6.5bn.
You will contribute to the strategic and operational management of the Pension Fund and be responsible for ensuring that appropriate pension administration governance arrangements are in place.
We are looking for candidates who can motivate colleagues, manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and develop our staff to fulfil their potential.
A strong background of working at a senior level in the administration of the LGPS is required with expert related technical knowledge, together with a sound awareness of the wider pensions landscape.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a professional customer focused attitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As a Pension Services Manager in our team, you will have the opportunity to gain varied and rewarding leadership experience and the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of Derbyshire Pension Fund.
We are based at County Hall in Matlock on the edge of the Peak District. There will be an opportunity to work flexibly in a team where colleagues working collaboratively together in the office is highly valued.
Derbyshire County Council is the administering authority of Derbyshire Pension Fund and as an employee of the Council you will have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits, including flexible working, competitive leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as access to a range of staff discount schemes.
This advert covers both the Pension Services Manager - Members and Pension Services Manager - Employers roles; candidates are welcome to indicate a preference for one particular role if desired.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Dawn Kinley: dawn.kinley@derbyshire.gov.uk
How to apply
Please read the job and person profile to help you consider your application. Interested candidates should apply with a CV and a covering statement which clearly demonstrates your suitability and experience for the role.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 25 November 2024