Job Description

Are you an experienced pensions professional looking for a dynamic role within a supportive team? We're seeking a Senior Pensions Advisor to join our team, offering expert guidance on pension management matters for both North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS) and North Yorkshire Police (NYP), through Enable Shared Services. This role is initially a 6-month temporary contract, with potential for a permanent opportunity based on funding and performance.

Salary:

Starting from £37,336 up to £39,186 (pay rate from £19.35 to £20.31 per hour)

Umbrella rate: £25.05 per hour

Role Overview:

As a Senior Pensions Advisor, you will play a key role in managing pension schemes and advising on pension administration. You'll work alongside the Payroll and Pensions Manager and Payroll colleagues to ensure all elements of pension administration are fully understood and delivered effectively, meeting KPIs and SLAs.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of pension schemes for NYFRS, including administration, compliance, and performance.

Project Leadership in delivering initiatives such as McCloud/Sargeant and Matthews, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement to provide insights, updates, and guidance to managers and employees on pension and retirement processes.

Contract and Performance Management for Pensions Administration and Payroll contracts.

Compliance with Home Office and Government Actuary Department standards, including periodic returns and disclosures.

Support and Guidance to the payroll team in pensionable pay issues, data accuracy, and process improvements.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should have:

Equivalent experience in a similar role or a CIPP certification (or willingness to work towards it).

Strong knowledge of pensions legislation, with experience in advisory roles within local government, police, or fire services.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Information:

Vetting Level: NPPV3

If you're ready to make an impact with a service-oriented pension management role, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions: Email: (url removed) or call (phone number removed)