The Role

About the role  

We are looking for an exceptional individual with strong people management and leadership skills to join our Pensions Shared Service as a Pensions Manager - Benefits.  The Pensions Shared Service, based in Wandsworth, runs the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for five London boroughs: Camden, Merton, Richmond, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth. This is a very exciting phase in our service transformation through a programme of expanding our staffing resources, greater use of automation and emphasis on people development. 

As Pensions Manager – Benefits you will manage and develop an administration team so that excellent service is delivered to our customers throughout the lifetime of their pensions scheme membership. 

You will need  

This role requires good technical knowledge of LGPS administration, effective performance management skills and ability to challenge processes and drive continual improvement.  

Along with knowledge of the LGPS, you will be able to demonstrate:  

• experience of successfully leading, coaching, mentoring and developing staff; 

• the ability to develop the service through innovation and creativity; 

• the ability to proactively manage the team around the flow of work, utilising and analysing management information; 

• effective communication skills both internally and externally with our customers and stakeholders. 

Agile working   

At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.   

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!   

Benefits   

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including working from home, and compressed hours. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.   

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.  

Indicative Recruitment Timeline  

Closing Date:  10th January 2024  

Shortlisting Date: 11th January 2024   

Interview Date: W/C 22nd January 2024  

Useful Information:  

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  

Equality   

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic people.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.   

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.  

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.  

Important Information:  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils