Pension Remedy Manager

Stafford
Not applicable
£42,821
Not applicable
Grade 10
37
Full Time
Temporary
2 years

Salary:                      Grade 9/10 (£34,788 to £41,675)

Hours:                       37 hours per week (flexible) (full-time) - Fixed term for 2 Years

Overall function

To manage the implementation of the McCloud Employment Tribunal decision and the required pension remedy work on behalf of The Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority.

To manage and advise on the implementation of the Pensions Remedy to members of the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme

To provide clear, timely, accurate and transparent reporting to the Service and Scheme Manager.

Main Tasks

  • To Manage the implementation of the pension remedy project on behalf of the Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
  • To liaise with the Pension Administrators; West Yorkshire Pension Fund (Firefighters’ Pension Schemes) and Staffordshire County Council (LGPS) regarding the implementation of the Pension Remedy
  • To ensure that the correct information is provided to the Pension Administrators to enable the timely and accurate implementation of the Remedy
  • To manage the project resourcing requirements and monitor project costings
  • To identify and interpret new and existing pension legislation and provide Senior Management with relevant and timely advice, information and statistics with regard to all aspects of the Pension Remedy
  • To evaluate the financial implications of the Pensions Remedy and provide regular reports to the Service management Board,Strategic Governance Board and Scheme Manager
  • To ensure that robust audit trails and documentation are in place and that information is readily available when requested by relevant bodies
  • To communicate progress to the Local Government      Association / National Fire Chiefs Council Pension Remedy Working Group and contribute to that working group, if required
  • To work with the Pension Co-ordinator and Payroll department to ensure that all data requirements are being achieved.
  • To take the lead and Chair of the Pension Remedy Working Group. This group includes a cross section of departments who will advise and provide information as required as part of the remedy project.
  • To provide professional advice and guidance on the current pension schemes and impact of the Pensions Remedy to the Director of Finance and the Senior Management Team.
  • To deliver to the required timescales all requirements of the Remedy project in line with national deadlines
  • To manage the Internal Dispute Resolution Process (IDRP) on behalf of the Director of Finance and ensure that all disputes are dealt with in line with agreed timescales
  • To report to the Director of Finance on a regular basis to ensure the S151 Officer is briefed on all aspects of the Remedy Project.

 Person Specification

It is essential to have experience of working with the Local Government Pension Scheme and/or Firefighters Pension Schemes or alternatively experience managing other complex public sector pension schemes

  • 5+ years’ experience required in a pension management role.
  • To be educated to A level standard / degree standard
  • Excellent communication skills – written and spoken
  • Good personal and presentation skills
  • Experience of policy development and interpretation of complex legislative information
  • Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

 Closing date for receipt of applications; Sunday 2nd May 2021, Midnight.

Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
  • Medical assessment 

This opportunity is closed to applications.