Pension Officer

Job IntroductionDepartment of Chief ExecutiveWest Yorkshire Pension FundPensions Officer (Fire)Band 5/8: £25583 – £33,699 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)37 hours per weekEstablishedHybrid working, BradfordThe Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed to establish their fluency in English.The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile, which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) administers twenty-four Fire Authorities for the administration of the Firefighters Pension Schemes, along with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for over 850 employers based throughout the UK and is valued at over £19bn.We also operate a shared service partnership with Lincolnshire Pension Fund, the London Boroughs of Hounslow and Barnet. Together, the Funds have a combined membership totalling 500,000. More information on this can be found on our website at www.wypf.org.uk.We have vacancies across the following teams:The Fire Team who deal with record maintenance and complex manual benefit calculationsThe Fire Matthews project team who deal with retained firefighters record maintenance and complex manual benefit calculationsThe Death and Dependants Fire team who deal with bereavements and complex manual calculationsRole DescriptionAs a pensions officer you will support senior colleagues and calculate a range of pension benefits. You will work as part of a busy team with strict deadlines and will therefore need to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment. The role involves working in complex areas, including manual calculations, with support from colleagues. You will gain knowledge of the different aspects of the various pension schemes we administer and the evolving legislation that governs them.You should therefore have strong numeracy skills and mathematical skills with attention to detail, exercise good judgment and be able to manage your own workloads with minimum supervision. You should possess effective communication skills both verbally and in writing and adopt a positive but sympathetic customer care approach to your work.Essential requirements5 GCSE’s (Grade C/4 or above) including Maths and English – or equivalent qualifications.Evidence of numeracy and literacy skillsRecent experience of dealing with the public.Ability to work under pressure in a busy team environmentExcellent customer service skillsDesirablePrevious payroll or pensions experienceThe post is part of a career grade structure consisting of four grades, with progression between each level.How to ApplyIf you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Sandra Mounsey on 01274 435170 or email sandra.mounsey@gmail.comAn enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.Employee OfferFlexible workingLocal Government Pension SchemeOngoing training and developmentGenerous annual leave entitlementOpportunity to progress to Senior Pension OfficerHybrid working after a period of initial trainingWhy work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdfEqual OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its memberPension Officer (Fire)Salary £25,989.00 – £33,699.00 per annumFrequency AnnualJob Reference bradfordmbc/TP/1534/1945Contract Type PermanentWorking Hours 37Closing Date 14 June, 2026Job Category FinanceService Office of the Chief ExecutiveLocation Aldermanbury House, 4 Godwin Street, Bradford, United KingdomAdditonal Payments For Office Use OnlyPosted on 27 May, 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr…