Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you can see how your work impacts the bigger picture? Imagine working in a team dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of Pension Scheme Members, using your organisational and analytical skills. If this sounds like an environment where you could excel, then we invite you to read on!


This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning Pension Fund that can offer you the chance to develop your career within a supportive team, where expertise, innovation, and customer focus are at the heart of what we do.


This is a fantastic opportunity for you to undertake a wide variety of project tasks and to grow your knowledge and skills within a structured environment. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Project Officer to join our Pension Service based at County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex.


We are analysing and improving the quality of scheme data, developing new member and employer portals, and exploring innovative technology to provide the best possible service to our scheme members.


The post holder will assist the pensions administration team with the successful implementation of allocated projects by providing comprehensive project support, maintain the systems and processes used to support and monitor projects, helping to ensure they are delivered to agreed timescales and within budget.


We are looking for candidates who have:


Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills. Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret data. Knowledge of project management methods. An ability to effectively manage, prioritise, and organise workloads, and work under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.


Please ensure you review the full and Person Specification 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 an appointment for an interview and a competency test. If you are unavailable on date offered, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative option.


For our part we offer an open and supportive environment, where all team members are encouraged to feel confident raising ideas, shaping our culture, and celebrating successes together.


If you choose, you can receive structured support to study towards a dedicated professional qualification. Home study would be required.


We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, job sharing (where possible), and the option for some home working, once an initial training period has been completed.


For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about the role or application process, please contact Paul Punter, Head of Pensions Administration, on 07949 993 485.