Quality Assurance and Technical Specialist

Job details
Posting date:	24 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 March 2026
Location:	Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AP
Company:	Reed Talent Solutions
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	MaPS01114-358658

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Summary

Pensions Quality Assurance and Technical Specialists

£44,935 per annum

Permanent

Remote

Are you a pensions expert with a passion for technical accuracy and a commitment to helping people make confident retirement decisions? Join our Quality Assurance & Technical team, where your expertise will directly shape the standard of pension guidance delivered to the public.

If you thrive on problem‑solving, enjoy translating complex topics into clear English, and want to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement, this role offers challenge, variety, and meaningful impact.

Bring your deep pensions knowledge, communication skills, and passion for quality—and help us deliver the best possible guidance to the people who rely on us every day.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Pensions Operations team to ensure every call, webchat, and written enquiry is both technically correct and customer-friendly. You’ll provide constructive feedback to our guidance specialists, update key technical materials, anticipate industry developments, and help deliver training that keeps our service at the forefront of the pensions landscape.

You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Quality Assurance and Technical Specialist will report directly to Pensions Quality Assurance Technical Manager and will be responsible for:

Ensuring all services are technically accurate and consistently meet our agreed customer service standards
Providing expert responses to technical queries from our Pensions Guidance Specialists across all areas of pensions
Monitoring industry developments to anticipate emerging topics and support proactive updates
Reviewing and enhancing the technical accuracy of pension guidance content and information materials
Participating in relevant meetings, workshops, and discussions connected to the role
Contributing to our technical learning and development strategy, and supporting the delivery of the quality assurance plan to drive continuous improvement across the organisation

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Comprehensive and in‑depth knowledge of pensions law and practice across occupational, personal, and state pension arrangements
A strong understanding of wider retirement considerations, including non‑pension assets and state benefits
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language for the public
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, including undertaking training where required
A proven track record of producing accurate, high‑quality technical communications
The ability to provide detailed, constructive, and actionable feedback to colleagues

About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our values guide how we work together:

Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What We Offer

30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%)
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance
EAP Assist & Life
Enhanced family and sick pay
2 paid volunteering days
Recognition scheme
Retail discounts portal

Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.

Important Information About Applying

Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Stage 1: Application (23 Feb – 9 Mar)
Submit your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

Stage 2: Technical Test (24 Feb – 10 Mar)
If shortlisted, you’ll receive a link to complete a pensions‑based technical test.

Stage 3: Telephone Interview (25 Feb – 11 Mar)
Successful candidates will be invited to a telephone interview with a Reed consultant.

Stage 4: Final Interview (18–20 Mar, subject to change)
A virtual panel interview with MaPS, including a role‑play and competency‑based questions.

Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Job Reference: MaPS01114

Close Date: 09/03/26