Assistant Pension Administration Manager

37 hours per week

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.

We are looking for an Assistant Pension Administration Manager to work for the Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund.  We have a small but highly enthusiastic and supportive team, committed to excellent service standards and continuous improvement. 

You will play an important role in upholding the integrity of the scheme and ensuring a responsive, customer focused approach for all LGPS stakeholders.

You will:

• have experience of work involving the Local Government Pension Scheme
• have an ability to understand regulations applying to the Local Government Pension Scheme and related matters
• good inter-personal skills and ideally have experience of managing staff
• possess a sound knowledge of office procedures and IT skills and their importance to the overall efficiency of the team
• have the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• be able to carry out calculations quickly and with a very high degree of accuracy

We value our friendly and supportive workplace culture and encourage staff to develop their skills and also promote working flexibly. Hybrid working will therefore be a feature of the post.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.