Finance Planning and Governance Division
Pensions Department
Pensions Administrator
Ref: SC4758
Starting salary from £26,038 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £29,659 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pensions Administrator to join the Pensions Team to assist the Pensions Manager in providing excellent customer service in pensions delivery.
Key duties of the role include extensive use of Excel spreadsheets in support of monthly reconciliation, maintaining membership records of all Pension schemes, processing defined benefit pension scheme, calculation and payment of retirement benefits in consultation with Scheme Actuary where necessary and ensuring efficient and timely responses to routine pension queries.
You will have a good standard of education with GCSE’s at Grade C or above including Mathematics and English (or equivalent qualifications), substantial recent experience of working in a Pensions environment, a good working knowledge of Excel to advanced level including pivot tables and excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with staff at all levels.
This full-time post is available from 2 January 2025 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 14 November 2024
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