Pensions Officer (NHS)

Role Purpose • To lead and provide a comprehensive Teachers and NHS Pensions Administration service to employees within London Borough of Harrow. • Key accountability in managing the provision of a high-quality pensions service that meets service standards and complies with statutory regulations. The post holder to provide specialist advice and administration support on Teachers and NHS Pension issues. • Technical Pensions knowledge to support with troubleshooting pensionable service errors. Responsibilities  To maintain an up to date knowledge of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to take account of guidance issued by the National Employers Organisation. To apply an up to date knowledge of the Teachers’ Pensions Regulations to ensure the scheme is implemented correctly within the Council and its customers. Perform the Pension Auto Enrolment (PAE) process for all Council staff and generate and distribute notification letters as required. Include the PAE task for the Councils external clients once their individual staging date is reached Ensure accurate guidance is provided to Head teachers, teachers and governing bodies. Ensure accurate completion of retirement application forms and all other Teachers’ Pensions (TP) forms. Maintain up to date records in order to complete the Monthly Data Collection (MDC) in respect of teachers’ salaries, service and pensions in an efficient and timely manner. To produce the MDC reports and verify the data before submission to TP. Ensure member records are maintained on the Enterprise Resource Planning System and Pensions Scheme portal. Requirements  Authoritative knowledge of relevant systems, policies, regulations, professional guidelines, legislation and emerging developments within the specialist area such as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Experience working in housing associations or councils  Experience of processing pension scheme instruction. It is essential to have experience with Teacher’s pensions Contract  Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend  PAYE via Umbrella  Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid position) If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW