Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 10 £43,680 - £45,750 plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
The Croydon Council Pension Fund, part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), has a total membership of over 36,000 and over 100 scheme employers. Our aim is to provide members and employers with a professional and member-focused service delivering timely and accurate information.

We have an exciting and rewarding permanent opportunity for a Senior Pensions Administrator to join our supportive and knowledgeable team. Working within a busy LGPS administration environment, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality pension service, handling a varied workload and contributing to the technical excellence of the team.

This role offers an opportunity to further develop your expertise, build on your existing LGPS knowledge, and take on greater responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Croydon Council operates a hybrid working policy. This role requires a minimum of two days per week in our Croydon office, with additional office attendance as required to meet business needs.

In return, you will join a capable, professional, and supportive team, with induction, training and development opportunities. Croydon Council provides excellent benefits for staff, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous leave entitlement, and numerous staff benefits.

Experience
- Strong LGPS administration experience
- Solid understanding of pension legislation and benefit calculations
- Experience administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Ability to calculate and/or quality check a range of LGPS benefits, with willingness to develop expertise in more complex cases
- Good working knowledge of LGPS legislation and ability to interpret and apply pension regulations accurately
- Experience investigating and resolving pension administration queries, including complex cases
- Experience using LGPS pension administration software such as Altair or similar systems

About you
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate work
- Ability to work effectively within a busy, high-volume pension administration environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain pension matters clearly and professionally
- Collaborative approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service to members, employers and stakeholders
- This is not an entry-level or trainee position; applicants must already possess good technical knowledge and experience to perform the full range of LGPS administration duties

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications and experience in pension administration are expected but not explicitly stated; emphasis is on technical knowledge and experience