Senior Pensions Advisor

• Salary: £27.73 per hour plus annual leave allowance
• Category: Fire and Rescue
• Contract type: Bank
• Working hours: Bank Contract - Part Time
• Posted on: 28 October 2024
• Directorate: Chief Executive Office
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description

This role has an hourly salary of £27.73 per hour, plus an additional annual leave allowance. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity.

We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Pensions Advisor to join our fantastic Surrey Fire and Rescue Service team. The team is based in Reigate and is pivotal in supporting the administration and advisory work around firefighter pension schemes.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The Senior Pensions Advisor is part of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's dedicated team, which plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of pension-related matters for all Surrey Fire Service staff. The team is responsible for liaising with stakeholders and ensuring the pension process is up to date with the latest legislation.

Three highlights of working in this team:

• A dynamic and supportive environment that thrives on collaboration.
• A key focus on the personal and professional development of team members.
• Hybrid working opportunities that provide flexibility between working from home and at our Reigate office.

About the Role

As a Senior Pensions Advisor, you will be the key point of contact for pension-related queries and project delivery within Surrey Fire and Rescue. You will be responsible for advising stakeholders on pension legislation, implementing changes, and managing relationships with external advisors. A typical day could involve reviewing legislative updates, preparing communications for the Local Pension Board, or advising on pension-related project implementation. The role will suit a proactive individual with a passion for detail and governance.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting, your application must clearly demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a pension's environment.
• Experience with Firefighter Pension Schemes (desirable but not essential).
• Strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to convey complex pension information clearly.
• Ability to interpret pension legislation and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Monday, 11th November 2024. Interviews will take place in mid November 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.