Job Description

Are you looking for a motivating and rewarding career? Do you thrive on a challenge? Then this is a fantastic opportunity to come and join our Pensions Team.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pension Assistant Officer, the role will encompass all areas of pensions with a designated allocation.



Experience with NHS Pension and Local Government Pension Schemes would be beneficial.



Our Shared Services team based in New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton and we are currently working from both home and the office.



This role requires previous pension experience.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pensions Assistant Officer to join the Employee Services team to support our payroll shared services for clients across the Black Country and beyond, processing circa. 45,500 employees.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the Pension Schemes regulations. It would be desirable if the successful candidate could demonstrate proficiency in Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental terms and conditions and other legislation covering the field.



The post holder will be responsible for the day to day administration of the NHS Pension Schemes and the alternative qualifying NEST Scheme including the processing of retirements; preparation and calculation of pension estimates; ensure all processes are completed in a timely manner for pensions to be paid to retiring members and ensure that all pension records are maintained and updated in line with NHS Pension Regulations.



The successful candidate will be dealing with a high volume of pensions work, and it is essential that you are able to organise and prioritise your workload to ensure all the work is completed in conjunction with the deadlines. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a pleasant telephone manner and be able to deal with difficult calls if necessary.



The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. Were passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

In Summary the main responsibilities are:

To manage, prepare, calculate and administer a designated pensions portfolio for the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and its shared service partners.



To be able to work independently or as part of a team and responsible for providing an accurate, timely pension service.



The post holder is responsible for maintaining accurate Pension records for all members of the NHS Pension Scheme employed by the Trust. To provide information and advice in a timely manner to employees, manager and or executive.



To ensure compliance regarding all statutory Pension requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met.



The Employee Services team processes a combined payroll for around 45,000 employees. This must be paid in line with both local and national policy and within the strict payroll processing deadlines that exist. The team has contact with staff every day in connection with queries regarding payments and these are dealt with promptly and professionally.



The work of the team impacts on every single employee within the Trusts and good customer service is key to their success.