Pensions Officer

The Tower Hamlets Council Pension Fund, part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), has a total membership of over 22,500. Our aim is to provide members and employers with an accurate, timely and personal member-focused service. 

About the Role 

Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to join a supportive, knowledgeable in-house pensions administration team?

We have interesting, rewarding, permanent opportunities for a pension administrator to work within our busy team dealing with the day to day administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The successful candidate will be a member of the inhouse pension team.

We are looking for three professional and experienced candidates with a background in Local Government Pensions Scheme administration and have the technical ability to confidently run the full range of LGPS benefit calculations and liaise with scheme employers to join us as pension officers. Two of these roles will be for a fixed periods of 3 years while the other is permanent to fill a recent retirement.

You should be proficient in specialist pension administration software specific to LGPS, as in Altair or equivalent. 

If you think you have these valuable skills and qualities apply today! 

In return you will be joining a capable, professional, supportive team, with induction, training and development opportunities. Tower Hamlets Council provide excellent benefits for staff, including the brilliant Local Government Pension Scheme, generous leave entitlement and numerous staff benefits.

The role is based in the Town Hall with the ability to work remotely for some days of the week.