Job Description

Do you have a good eye for detail and able to prioritise a busy workload to ensure that deadlines are met? Then we have the role for you!


This is a truly unique opportunity to join an award-winning Pension Fund that can offer you the chance to grow and develop your career within a forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a fast paced, varied, and dynamic environment.


We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pensions Administrator to join our Pension Service based at County Hall, Lewes.


Working within a dynamic team of specialists dedicated to Pensions, the post holder will be responsible for a varied workload including, accurate data collection, assessing, calculating and paying LGPS pension benefits to over 83,000 LGPS members in the Fund. Regularly liaising with the 150+ eligible employers of the Fund to obtain correct information, challenging employers over the integrity and completeness of data to ensure the accurate calculation of pension entitlements under the LGPS regulations, compliance with requirements set out by the Pensions Regulator, the Pensions act and best practice.


The post is a career development role dependant on the post holders knowledge and experience starting at level one, moving to level two, taking on more complicated work on evidence that the post holder can accurately complete all level one tasks with minimal supervision.


We don't expect you to have any experience in pensions. We are looking for candidates who:


Enjoy working with figures Have a strong commitment to customer service Enjoy the challenge of working in a busy team Can prioritise workloads to meet challenging deadlines Has the ability to work flexibly
For our part we will provide staff with an open environment where they feel confident about raising ideas and taking part in shaping our culture and celebrating our success.


If you wish, you will be provided with support to study towards a dedicated professional qualification. Home study would be required.



To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a cover letter addressing how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.


Please ensure that you refer to the full job description attached here when applying for this role.


Interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams and will be taking place within two weeks of the advert closure. If shortlisted, we will offer you three dates. If you are unavailable on the dates offered, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative option.


From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance, which will include the option for some home working, once an initial training period has been completed.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Punter - Head of Pensions Administration on 07949 993485.


"The best thing about working here is that everyone's really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications." - Lesley, Personal Assistant


For a team that supports you, Choose East Sussex!