General information
Reference
Closing Date
/01/2026
Service Area
Directorate
Resources
Service Area
Pensions
Category
Finance - Finance - All
Job Title
Pensions Administrator (Transfers)
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU08 31, ,434
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
Have you ever considered working in pensions administration? Why not? We could have an interesting role for you here with Bedfordshire Pension Fund.
Bedfordshire Pension Fund manages the pensions of local government employees across the county of Bedfordshire. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated team.
We are looking for intelligent, hardworking and organised applicants whose background and knowledge can bring a fresh perspective.
You will get a chance to manage your own varied workload with a mix of home and office based working.
You will need to be able to process information accurately and efficiently. This could be from the simple input of data to the processing of transfer calculations. You will also be expected to answer queries, both in writing and on the phone.
Ideally, you would be familiar with pensions or payroll systems and have some knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or other pension schemes.
In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, relevant training and a generous holiday allowance.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
0
Work Pattern
Full time
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
No