Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for two people to join the pensions team. These are career grade posts where you will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the job whilst also studying for professional qualifications to support your workplace learning and enhance your career prospects.

The two roles will be responsible for:

• Investments, stewardship and responsible investments; or
• Accountancy, pensions administration oversight and scheme employers.

Both roles will be involved with fund governance, working with our external partners and leading and developing the pensions team. Although the work is split between the two posts there will be the opportunity to gain an understanding of all aspects of work within the pensions team, giving you all the skills you need for the next step.

Candidates are advised to refer to the details, which are set out in the job purpose and skills matrix document. Preferences for lead roles will be sought at interview.

About You

We want people who are driven and who are keen to learn new things, who are hard-working, take pride in their work and are team players. People who are enthusiastic, punctual, considerate and who place a high level of importance on things such as being trustworthy, approachable, flexible and friendly.

In addition, you will already have AAT membership (level 4) and the desire to undertake further accountancy and investment qualifications. The role involves some travel and the team meet in the Lincoln office two days a week.

If you share our values and behaviours, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our brochure

Next steps

If you\'d like to find out more about these exciting opportunities, please contact Jo Kempton, Head of Pensions on 01522 553656. Jo will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2023

Interviews will take place on the 2nd and 3rd November 2023.

We look forward to hearing from you!

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Lincolnshire County Council