Pensions Administrator (Transfers)

Bedford Borough Community Safety Partnership; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bedfordshire seeks a dedicated individual for a role in pensions administration. You will handle a mix of home and office-based work, processing information and answering customer queries. Candidates should ideally have some knowledge of pension systems. In return, a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities are included. This position emphasizes accuracy, organizational skills, and customer service, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Relevant training

Qualifications

• Intelligent and hardworking applicants with a fresh perspective.
• Familiarity with Local Government Pension Scheme is beneficial.
• Ability to answer queries in writing and on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload with a mix of home and office work.
• Process data and transfer calculations accurately.
• Answer queries regarding pensions administration.

Skills

Accuracy processing information

Customer service

Organizational skills

Familiarity with pensions systems

Job description

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU08 31,537 - 34,434

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

Have you ever considered working in pensions administration? Why not? We could have an interesting role for you here with Bedfordshire Pension Fund.

Bedfordshire Pension Fund manages the pensions of local government employees across the county of Bedfordshire. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

We are looking for intelligent, hardworking and organised applicants whose background and knowledge can bring a fresh perspective.

You will get a chance to manage your own varied workload with a mix of home and office based working.

You will need to be able to process information accurately and efficiently. This could be from the simple input of data to the processing of transfer calculations. You will also be expected to answer queries, both in writing and on the phone.

Ideally, you would be familiar with pensions or payroll systems and have some knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or other pension schemes.

In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, relevant training and a generous holiday allowance.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re‑employ ex‑employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business‑critical

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

0

Work Pattern

Full time

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

No

Reference

004943

Closing Date

04/01/2026