Pensions Team Leader

Posted 29 September 2025
Salary 400
LocationHaringey N8 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management
ReferenceRQ1610556

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An experienced Pensions Team Leader is required to provide expert support and supervision within a busy local government pension fund.
• The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Supervise, allocate, and check the work of Pension Officers and Apprentices to maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Carry out a full range of LGPS pension calculations from cradle to grave, ensuring strict adherence to relevant regulations and internal guidelines.
• Handle complex member queries, including those involving intricate pension calculations and retirement scenarios.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, sharing knowledge and best practices on LGPS policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of legislation and scheme rules across all workstreams.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as required to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth administration.
• Assist with reporting, compliance checks, and quality assurance processes.

Skills/Experience:
• Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is essential.
• In-depth understanding of LGPS regulations and processes, including complex calculations across the full member lifecycle.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising a pensions team, with a track record of allocating and reviewing work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain pension matters to members and stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with high volumes of casework and responding to complex member enquiries.
• Proficiency in pensions administration software – Altair is desirable, but experience with other systems will also be considered.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information:
• The closing date: 01/10/2025 @12:00 PM.
• Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:30).