Pensions Technician

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE

Undertake specialised Pensions administrative/technical activities and supervision of team members responsible for processing a specific area of work so that the functions of the work area progress efficiently within agreed timescales according to defined procedures.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1
Undertake specialised technical and administrative pensions processes and procedures which require interpretation and judgement to achieve satisfactory and required outcomes.

2
Undertake research on specified matters and areas of work to obtain, collate and present information in a logical and acceptable format for use by senior staff for operational/financial management and policy development purposes.

3
Respond to non-routine and complex enquiries, budgeting policies and practices, using discretion and judgement in forming responses to that advice on the area of work dealt with by the section is consistently given in accordance with agreed policies and within defined procedures.

4
Identify problems by continuous review and make recommendations for action to more senior members of staff on the jobholder’s specified objectives.

5
Allocate, monitor and control workloads of more junior staff in order to ensure that the day to day work of the section is progressed according to agreed timescales and schedules and that problems are identified and addressed.

6
Train staff so as to ensure that they are competent to undertake the required tasks commensurate with the principle responsibilities of their jobs.

7
Ensure that systems connected with the work of the section are properly operated problem areas identified and suggestions for improvement made so as to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

8

Monitor performance against Financial Services and Cheshire West Standards with own area of responsibility to ensure compliance and achievement.

 

Umbrella hourly rate – £16.22