- S26-188 Pension Assistant (LC4-5)

Key Responsibilities: 

• To Support the Pensions officer with general administration, monitoring the inbox and dealing with general pension queries.
• Liaise with Lancashire Pension Partnership Administration (LPPA) to support the pension officers in updating and chasing outstanding cases.
• Support the Pension Officer with the implementation and administration of pension remedy.

Please see the attached job specification for further details. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Experience of working with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising own workload
• Knowledge of public sector pensions and in particular the Police Pension Scheme(s) and the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Experience of working to deadlines and tight timescales, within a busy environment
• Experience of producing accurate written information and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Experience of communicating clearly with internal and external contacts in a courteous and diplomatic manner

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting. Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

 Closing date: Friday19th June 2025 at 9 am 

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