Senior Pension Officer
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Not recorded, BL9 5BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a8eb5388-0a0f-4651-a11c-c4812b3f2a98 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy solving complex pension queries, improving processes and helping colleagues feel confident about their future?
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Senior Pension Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
You will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance, robust compliance and seamless administration across the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, accuracy and high-quality service delivery. As part of the payroll team, you’ll work closely with HR, Finance and school leaders, acting as the Trust’s in-house expert for all pension-related matters.
In this role you will:
• Lead the administration of all Trust pension schemes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service.
• Provide expert advice to staff, managers, HR and payroll colleagues – especially on more complex TPS and LGPS cases.
• Oversee statutory monthly and annual submissions and ensure deadlines are met consistently.
• Resolve escalated pension queries and liaise directly with Teachers’ Pensions, LGPS administrators.
• Lead on audit readiness, reconciliation, processes and continuous process improvement.
• Support organisational change projects through clear, professional pension guidance.
• Help shape efficient Trust-wide pension practices and deliver training to HR and school-based staff.
We are seeking an individual who has:
• Has significant experience in pension administration, ideally including TPS and LGPS.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confident in explaining complex information clearly and calmly to a range of audiences.
• A proactive approach, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical skills, especially with data and spreadsheets, experience with HRIS/payroll systems e.g. iTrent is highly desirable.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues across schools and central teams.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.
Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy solving complex pension queries, improving processes and helping colleagues feel confident about their future?
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Senior Pension Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
You will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance, robust compliance and seamless administration across the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, accuracy and high-quality service delivery. As part of the payroll team, you’ll work closely with HR, Finance and school leaders, acting as the Trust’s in-house expert for all pension-related matters.
In this role you will:
• Lead the administration of all Trust pension schemes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service.
• Provide expert advice to staff, managers, HR and payroll colleagues – especially on more complex TPS and LGPS cases.
• Oversee statutory monthly and annual submissions and ensure deadlines are met consistently.
• Resolve escalated pension queries and liaise directly with Teachers’ Pensions, LGPS administrators.
• Lead on audit readiness, reconciliation, processes and continuous process improvement.
• Support organisational change projects through clear, professional pension guidance.
• Help shape efficient Trust-wide pension practices and deliver training to HR and school-based staff.
We are seeking an individual who has:
• Has significant experience in pension administration, ideally including TPS and LGPS.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confident in explaining complex information clearly and calmly to a range of audiences.
• A proactive approach, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical skills, especially with data and spreadsheets, experience with HRIS/payroll systems e.g. iTrent is highly desirable.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues across schools and central teams.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.