Job Description

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Brief Description

We are looking for a Pensions Officer to fill a Fixed-term/ Secondment opportunity based in either Milton Keynes or London Waterloo, to provide support to the Director of Pensions and Pensions Manager in relation to the administrative and operational matters of the Network Rail (NR) Pension Schemes. Also to provide guidance and answer queries from employees (and their professional advisors) of NR in relation to their Pension Provision.

About the role (External)

What will your day look like?

The role of Pensions Officer is a multifaceted role in that you will undertake various duties including (but not limited to):

\xc2\xb7 Supervise individuals in the Pensions Team on the operation and administration of NR\'s Pension arrangements. Develop junior members of the Pensions Team to deliver effective succession planning for all roles.

\xc2\xb7 Provide pro-active guidance to employees, The wider NR HR Community and resolve queries in relation to NR pension arrangements.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain and improve effective working relationships within NR HR and Finance, along with the 3rd party Scheme administrators for an effective delivery of pension services.

\xc2\xb7 Evaluate and look to continually improve the development of the plain English communications strategies and materials for both NR and the Pension Scheme Trustees on Pensions related topics.

\xc2\xb7 Manage work streams and provide oversight and support to NR Business-wide large projects in relation to the delivery of pension related benefits and to lead on small-medium pension related projects. Provide support on HR initiatives as required.

\xc2\xb7 Check and approve the more complex calculations of contributions and benefits for scheme members across the various NR Pension Schemes.

\xc2\xb7 To provide support to the Pensions Manager in the preparation of Trustees/Committee meetings along with attending the meetings as and when required.

\xc2\xb7 Identify and recommend appropriate department improvements to Director of Pensions, to improve company processes, systems and data accuracy. Once improvements are agreed then proceed to implement.

\xc2\xb7 Deliver presentations on company pension arrangements to employees and the HR Teams as when required.

\xc2\xb7 Carry out any additional duties within reason as and when required.

What essential skills and experiences are required?

The successful candidate for this role will be required to be/have: -

1. Experience of working within an Occupational Pensions Department.

2. Knowledge of the provision and legislation of UK Pension Benefits.

3. Experience of a wide range of aspects of pension scheme administration and the calculation of benefits.

4. Ability to effectively communicate complex information and issues to non-specialists.

5. Ability to manage customer expectation and deliver great customer service.

6. Highly Analytical individual who has high attention to detail.

7. Able to build strong relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders

Desirable but not essential:

1. Appropriate pensions professional qualification

2. Excellent Communicator

3. Has a willingness to develop others.

Why Choose Us:

At Network Rail, you\'ll be part of a dynamic team that\'s shaping the future. Join us and be the driving force behind excellent pension services that empower our employees.

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For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential/desirable criteria, please click apply and you will be redirected to the Network Rail external website where you will find the dedicated job description for this post.

How to apply (External)

Duration: 18 month fixed term, full-time opportunity (this role has been advertised externally)

Location: The Quadrant: Milton Keynes or London Waterloo. For this location you will need to live within 75 minutes from the office location or be willing to relocate.

Closing date: 3rd September 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews: Interviews will be held W/c 11th September 2023 (The date is dependent on business requirements)

Band & Salary: Band 4C: \xc2\xa343,588 - \xc2\xa349,037per annum, (dependent upon experience) Plus a range of family friendly benefits including (but not limited to):

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\xf0\x9f\x8c\x9e Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme

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\xf0\x9f\x8e\x9f\xef\xb8\x8f Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

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What does our recruitment process look like? [remove/amend if not applicable] * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to an interview /or complete a first interview using xxx a video interviewing platform, you can complete your interview anytime that works for you. /or complete an assessment.
• If you ace your video interview/or assessment, you\'ll be invited to face to face interview with the hiring manager.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.

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