We are hiring!

The RBC Pensions Team is seeking to hire experienced Pensions Administrators

Pensions Officer

Job Description

Salary Range: starting at £43,542, with progression up to £51,663

Hours per week: 36 hours

Location: Kensington, London

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when suitable applications have been received.

A glance at the role:
We have the opportunity for Experienced Pensions Administrators to join us on a permanent basis. You must have a background in the LGPS.

You will join a friendly, welcoming work culture where there are many opportunities for continuous personal and professional development where you will be supported to reach your full potential.

About us:
The RBKC Pensions Team is responsible for providing the pensions administration for over 50 employers and more than 13,500 members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.

About the role:

• Process and check a range of general pensions casework, including, but not restricted to benefits estimates, transfers, retirements, deaths, commutation of benefits and the combining of benefits, ensuring that service level targets and deadlines are met in respect of these areas.
• Respond to member correspondence relating to the work undertaken within the team, again ensuring that service level targets and deadlines are met in these areas.
• Develop an understanding of current pensions regulation and overriding legislation, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
• Liaise with customers and third parties obtaining information in respect of the work undertaken on the team.
• Comply with RBKC’s Data Protection and Information Security policies and any relevant GDPR legislation.

About you:

• Practical working experience in an LGPS Pensions administration role.
• Proven ability to undertake detailed mathematical calculations accurately. Please note, the interview process may include numerical assessments.
• Demonstrable ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
• Previous experience with pensions administration software. Experience of Altair would be desirable.
• Good capability using the Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word and Excel).
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work independently when required whilst also being an effective team player
• Please read the Pensions Officer Job Description carefully before you apply.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary.
• 29 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays, with the ability to ‘buy’ leave.
• Automatic enrolment into the LGPS.
• Hybrid working with 60% office-based working required.

Working with and upholding our values:

Our values define how we do things at RBKC and set a clear compass as to how we should act - they're set up to meet the needs of employees, the wider organisation, and our local communities.

Our values are:

• Putting communities first
• Respect
• Integrity
• Working together

To apply please send your CV to: Duncan.Derbyshire@rbkc.gov.uk using the subject line ‘Pensions Officer application’

Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!