Pensions Officer (Benefits Team) (35 hpw), Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness - HGH16365

As a Pension Officer within the benefits team, you will be responsible for calculating and checking a variety of scheme benefits, including retirements, redundancy, ill health and death benefits (including revisions); ensuring these calculations are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

You will support and deputise for the Senior Pensions Officer (Benefits), providing day to day support to the Technicians Team, assisting with queries, checking benefit calculations, delivering training and providing feedback on daily tasks.

You will provide support and guidance to pension scheme members on all aspects of LGPS scheme benefits, ensuring compliance with pension legislation at all times.

You will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas for improvement and to help shape service delivery.

• Experience in Pension Administration gained in Local Government.


• Experience of providing support to scheme members and staff.


• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.


• Excellent IT Skills and experience of using computerised financial systems.


• Proven experience of working in a team in a busy office environment.


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