Senior Pensions Analyst

As part of the in-house Pensions team, you can make a real difference by supporting the delivery of the Pensions service offering to our officers and staff.

The Senior Pensions Analyst position plays an essential role in the BAU, project and service improvement delivery for the in-house pension function.

It provides support to the Pensions Manager and SME lead on all pension matters related to BAU, ensuring compliance with the standards as laid down by legislation and external agencies, in line with pensions strategy, service offering and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the team in delivering specialist pension related advice and technical guidance which supports organisational decision making, service improvement and stakeholder liaison.
• Managing the day-to-day BAU and project activities within the in-house pensions function, ensuring alignment with strategy and compliance requirements.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholder to ensure the employer responsibilities are fulfilled in support of the effective delivery of the pensions service offering.
• Providing expert support on pensions matters as a single point of contact to the wider organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, monitoring risks, and supporting governance frameworks.
• Driving continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance member experience.
• Analysing financial returns and prepare reporting and delivery of management information.
• Supporting budget planning, forecasting and financial oversight related to pension service delivery.
• Managing the content delivery of member communications, presentations, and engagement materials.
• Leading the analysis for response to complaints, complex cases and escalations, ensuring appropriate resolutions and adherence to procedures.

We need you to have:

• Desirable experience working within an in-house pension
• Relevant Pensions Management Institute (PMI) qualifications.
• Specialist knowledge of relevant UK pensions legislation, and pension tax issues.
• Experience of developing and delivery of service improvement.
• Proven project management skills.
• Educated to HND level (or equivalent).

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application.