Head of Pension Administration

Description:

1 year contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

·        What we are really looking for is someone with proven effective people management skills, and good technical understanding of Local Government Pension Scheme administration. They will be responsible for the pensions administration function for both Sutton and Kingston Councils, as Head of the Shared Pensions Administration Service.

·        This includes the management of all member transactions & processes such as joiners, leavers and retirements, as well as management of key projects such as the Mccloud project and GMP Rectification project (these will be familiar terms to pensions specialists!).

·        The role will be for a year at a Head of Service level and have responsibility for approx 25 staff.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

·        Administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme for the London Borough of Sutton and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

·        To deputise for the LBS Assistant Director, Finance or RBK Assistant Director, Finance in their absence, in respect of these specific services.

·        Provide professional expertise to apply best practice to support the development and implementation of operational plans and ensure ongoing professional development of self and others.

·        Provide information to Elected Members to enable them to monitor delivery of their political objectives and priorities.

·        Provide leadership to all members of the shared Pension Team.

·        Ensure budget spend is maintained and actively seek opportunities to increase revenue and/to reduce costs.

·        Deliver an effective and efficient service to internal and external customers, including Kingston and other partner Councils, SHP and Encompass, Academies, list is not exhaustive.

·        The management and Leadership of the shared Pension Team.

·        Provide training advice and support to staff, internal and external stakeholders and Councillors.

Essential Experience Required:

·        Experience of managing an LGPS Pension Administration Team is essential.

·        Experience of providing training, advice and support to staff, internal and external stakeholders and Councillors is essential.

·        Experience working with the Local Government Pensions Scheme, Pensions Scheme Regulator and Pensions good practice is essential.

·        Experience working with Knowledge of current LGPS issues and legislation including but not limited to the McCloud judgement, GMP Rectification, reporting requirements and dispute resolution procedures is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

·        A good general standard of education, written and good verbal skills is essential.

Additional information to note:

·        Working hours: 36 hours per week.

·        The role is Hybrid. It is largely based at Sutton but with some attendance required in Kingston to attend Pension Panel & Pension Board meetings.

The closing date for the position is 23rd May 2024