Principal Pensions Officer

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Islington Council’s Pension Team for an experienced Principal Pension Officer, who will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and performance driven. The ability to prioritise work and meet critical deadlines with a high level of consistency and attention to detail is essential.

Main duties of the job:

• Support and assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Pensions Administration function, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Pensions Regulator and General Code of Practice. This includes all aspects of pension work, monitoring, control and reconciling submissions from the Pension Fund Scheduled and Admitted Bodies.

• Responsible for performing a range of tasks including the checking of a wide range of pension cases, such as transfers, divorces, deferments, retirements, deaths and employer returns.

• Act as lead officer in response to a broad range of complex and occasionally contentious cases.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the LGPS Regulations and other related legislation for the Council and its employees.

• Assist the Deputy Pensions Manager in developing the Benefit Team service to a level of excellence.

About us
Based within the council’s Resources directorate, the Pension Team is responsible for the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme for Council employees and employees of other organisations that have chosen to participate in the Scheme.

Opportunities and training exist to be involved in projects that shape the work of the team and develop your skills and knowledge in pensions administration. The team offers a supportive environment and a great opportunity for further development.

We welcome applications from candidates looking for full-time or part-time hours, with a minimum requirement of 21 hours.

Contact us
For an informal discussion about the post, please email:
Patrick Fullerton, Pensions Manager, Treasury and Pensions
patrick.fullerton@islington.gov.uk

Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough, and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

Everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values that guide us in everything we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we believe public service is all about.

Recruitment information
It is Islington Council’s policy that no service user, employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, or association with someone in these groups; nor are they disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and are committed to addressing racial discrimination.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. We also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and may require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please refer to the job description and person specification to confirm if this applies.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees in the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting in order to be prioritised.