Pensions Team Leader

Connected Local Government; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Oxford is seeking a Pensions Team Leader to manage the benefit administration team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in final salary pension scheme administration and extensive knowledge of LGPS regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for delivering a high-quality, customer-focused pension service. This position offers a culture of flexible working, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Local and national discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in final salary pension scheme administration.
• Extensive knowledge of LGPS regulations and other relevant legislation.
• High level of accuracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of pension administrators.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, customer-focused pension services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of LGPS regulations

Pension software proficiency

Job description

About Us

Oxfordshire Pension Fund provides the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council and over 350 other employers, and Firefighters Pension Scheme. We are a large friendly team working in a busy environment and have an exciting opportunity to lead the benefit administration team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Pensions Team Leader to join our Pension Services team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing a team of administrators and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused pension service.

About you

You will have at least 5 years experience in final salary pension scheme administration with extensive knowledge of the LGPS regulations and other relevant legislation. You will be highly motivated with strong leadership and communication skills to successfully manage a team of administrators. You must be proficient in pension software systems with a high level of accuracy and organisational skills. We are open to flexible working on a hybrid basis, you will be required to attend the office and other meetings relevant to the role when required.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.