Job Details
About the role
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Pensions Specialist to manage key elements of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with a particular focus on employer admissions, exits, TUPE transfers, and associated legal and actuarial processes.
You will act as a technical expert within the pensions team, ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations while supporting the effective management of pension fund risk and governance.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing the end-to-end process for employers joining and leaving the LGPS
- Coordinating legal advisors and actuaries to finalise admission agreements, bonds, and guarantees
- Ensuring pension implications are correctly embedded within TUPE transfers and service contracts
- Maintaining accurate records of agreements and bonds, ensuring compliance and timely renewals
- Acting as a technical expert on LGPS regulations, supporting stakeholders with queries and advice
- Supporting audits, statutory returns, valuations, and pension policy development
- Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders including employers, HR teams, and legal partners
- Identifying and managing risks associated with employer participation in the pension fund
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in LGPS or defined benefit (DB) pension administration
- Good understanding of admission agreements, bonds, and TUPE processes
- Ability to interpret and explain complex pension regulations clearly
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders including legal and actuarial professionals
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- High attention to detail with a focus on compliance and risk management
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach
Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@carringtonblake.com.
