Pensions Consultants and Technicians (Administration) London, England
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The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is a non-ministerial department. Our mission is to improve the stewardship of public sector finances by supporting effective decision-making and robust financial reporting through analysis, modelling and advice.
One of the teams within GAD is the Public Service Pension Schemes team. We work with a wide range of public service clients and provide high quality consultancy services that serve some of the largest pension schemes in the country.
Job description
Consultant:
We are looking to recruit a senior pensions administrator to help our clients navigate a range of challenges including:
- How to ensure that benefits payable to members are accurate.
- How to implement and communicate revised benefits for scheme members resulting from legal judgements.
- How to improve the quality and completeness of membership data.
- How to prepare for the launch of pensions dashboards, a significant step change in the way pension scheme members and administrators interact with each other.
As a Pensions Consultant (Administration) you will be responsible for providing high quality advice to Government Departments, or other GAD clients, relating to the administration of member benefits. You will be a key member of the Public Service Pensions team, working to support a wide range of Government policies.
This role will involve significant levels of interaction with pension scheme administrators and sponsoring departments. There may also be opportunities for secondments to other Government departments. As such, strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
You will also use your detailed knowledge of pensions administration to support actuarial colleagues, operating as a subject matter expert on administration issues, and identifying opportunities to add value and support clients.
Technician:
We are looking to recruit a pensions administrator to provide in support in helping our clients navigate a range of challenges including:
- How to ensure that benefits payable to members are accurate.
- How to implement and communicate revised benefits for scheme members resulting from legal judgements.
- How to improve the quality and completeness of membership data.
- How to prepare for the launch of pensions dashboards, a significant step change in the way pension scheme members and administrators interact with each other.
As a Pensions Technician you will assist our Pensions Consultants and Actuaries in providing high quality advice to Government Departments, or other GAD clients.
This role will involve significant levels of interaction with pension scheme administrators and sponsoring departments. There may also be opportunities for secondments to other Government departments. As such, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
You will also use your knowledge of pensions administration to support actuarial colleagues, operating within a team of subject matter experts on administration issues, and identifying opportunities to add value and support clients.
You can find out more about GAD, our work, the open positions, and our assessment process in the following recruitment pack and YouTube video:
- GAD Business Professional Recruitment Pack June 2023 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- Actuaries in government - YouTube
Person specification
- To provide high quality pensions advice to the sponsor and administrators of Public Service Pension Schemes.
- To maintain and build on existing client relationships.
- To lead in developing technical client content relating to pensions administration and scheme governance.
- To work with colleagues across GAD teams to ensure work is appropriately scoped and delivered in an efficient and timely manner, with a focus on providing value for money for our clients.
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To provide a consistently high level of service with all work to be undertaken in accordance with GAD standards and professional requirements. This includes:
- providing/supporting appropriate quality advice (oral or written) to agreed timescales and within budget;
- complying with peer review procedures;
- adapting to changing client needs and balancing conflicting priorities;
- complying with all relevant guidance.
- Agile working within other GAD teams from time to time during key
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pensions, particularly public service pensions, and distill this information for clients and colleagues.
These job descriptions are a broad reflection of the required duties. They are not exhaustive and changes will be made based on GAD’s needs at the discretion of the relevant Functional Lead.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- Extensive talent, career and personal development
- 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service. In addition we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff)
- Generous defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to employee assistance programme and occupational health
- Community volunteering programme, the opportunity to join a trade union, and discounted membership of local and national sports and social groups
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- Salary advances for travel costs, including annual season tickets and cycle-to-work schemes
- Complimentary BUPA health check for permanent staff
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Selection process details
Application deadline: 1200 hrs on 26 July 2023
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Interview location: In office at either - London, E14 4PU / Edinburgh EH8 8FT
Please apply via our recruitment portal below.
As part of the application form process, please submit your CV and supporting statement. Please do not email your CV outside of this process as it will not be accepted.
Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the Job Description. Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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