Pension Officer

Arbor Education

Pension Officer providing expert pension administration support to payroll officers for education sector clients. Ensuring compliance with pension schemes like LGPS and TPS.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,000 - £32,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert pension administration support to payroll officers.
Ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance of LGPS and TPS.
Process and verify pension data for starters, leavers, opt outs, opt ins, transfers, and retirements.
Prepare and submit monthly and annual pension data returns to TPS and relevant LGPS funds.
Reconcile contribution payments and resolve data or payment discrepancies.
Maintain pension records and ensure all data is accurate and up-to-date in payroll and pensions portal.
Support monitoring of contribution rates, pensionable pay, and compliance with auto enrolment legislation.
Support the completion of audit and year-end reporting for education clients.
Provide guidance to payroll officers and clients on pension scheme rules, data requirements and compliance issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with LGPS and Teachers’ Pensions within an education or payroll environment.
Strong understanding of UK public sector pension rules and payroll processes.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in handling large volumes of data.
Good numeracy and IT skills, including use of payroll and pension administration software.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with a professional approach.
Ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Experience working in a third party payroll or education support services provider (desirable).
Knowledge of auto-enrolment and pension compliance (desirable).
Working towards or holding a relevant qualification (e.g. CIPP, pension administration training) (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leave: 24 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
Health: BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and free flu vaccines.
Perks: Free on-site parking, free barista coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly snacks.
Flexibility: Hybrid working options and time off for special events (nativities, graduations, etc.).
Development: A clear career pathway from the moment you join.

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Hard Skills & Tools

pension administrationdata processingdata reconciliationcompliance reportingaudit reportingpension data verificationcontribution payment processingauto-enrolment compliancenumeracy skillsattention to detail

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer service skillsorganizational skillstime managementprofessionalism

Certifications

CIPPpension administration training