Job Description

JOIN THE TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE



We are an award-winning shared pensions service who currently provide payroll and pension services to all NHS organisations within Bradford. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Pension Officer with a "can do" attitude.



Main duties of the job



Working alongside fellow payroll and pension professionals your job would be to provide guidance to staff at all levels regarding retirement processes and to respond to technical pension enquiries, whilst having the responsibility for competently maintaining accurate NHS Pension Scheme records adhering to deadlines, for both weekly and monthly employees.



The successful post holder must have experience of working in a busy Pension or Payroll Office (preferably NHS experience). Attention to detail together with the ability to investigate, analyse, process information is essential. Excellent customer service skills, exceptional communication, both written and verbal, and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels are a must.



What do we offer?



This is an office-based role with the opportunity to work from home one day per week when fully trained.

Closing date:

25 th August 2025

Shortlisting date:

w/c 25th August 2025

Interviews:

TBC



You will be an active member of the team, responsible for providing assistance and pensions advice to wide range of internal and external stakeholders.



You are able to prioritise your workload to ensure deadlines are met.



Ideally you will hold the Foundation Degree in Pensions or an equivalent qualification.



You will also have previous experience of working in a pensions department. Whilst not essential it would be ideal if you have knowledge of NHS payroll and pensions procedures and practices, NEST Pension administration and a working knowledge of ESR.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.



The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.