Seven Resourcing are looking for a Pension Officer to work in Southwark. This role is a December start running until March 2025. Paying £197.06 per day via an umbrella company. 36.00 hours per week – 9:00 to 17:00
The role:

• To provide comprehensive administrative support services to the Pensions Management Team.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality pension’s service that meets service standards and complies with statutory regulations. The post holder provides specialist advice and administrative support on pension issues.
• To assist with the establishment of relevant policies, systems and procedures in conjunction with the Council policy and procedures and to ensure the department complies with them.
• To work as part of the pensions team in developing a highly customer focused service, whilst working within the Council’s framework of policy and procedures as led by Government Legislation.
• The post holder will deal with casework of different complexities, seeking assistance from senior officers, and will provide guidance and support to Assistant Pension Officers. In that role, they would be responsible for all aspects of casework and checking the Assistant Pension Officers work. Mentoring roles will be issued on a rota basis as new staff start within the section.

Key responsibilities:

• To proactively identify and implement the Councils best practice and Government legislation. Bringing any concerns to the attention of the Pensions Management Team and ensure that Managers and staff are advised on pension issues..
• To provide specialist advice and assistance to customers on pension services and issues, including entitlements, benefits, pensionable pay, and regulations.
• To determine pension entitlement and calculate various and complex benefits in accordance with legislation and the pension schemes operated by the Council.
• This may include estimates of preserved benefits, retirement and redundancy packages, gratuity and lump sum payments, refund of contributions, and other elements arising from a change in personal circumstances.
• To ensure the effective administration of the pension scheme, devising and maintaining manual and computerised UPM pension records and information systems. To update member records, input details on SAP and other systems, check documentation, and issue statutory notices. Respond to specific enquiries in writing and by phone. This may be of a more complex and / or sensitive nature, and require investigation of personal situations and interpretation of regulations.

Essential criteria:
At least 2 years’ experience in office administration.
(Ideally within a Local Government setting.)
Working with Seven Resourcing:
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £197.06 per day
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• office admin: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 226900