Pensions Manager (Interim) Location: Merton, London Contract: Interim (4–6 weeks initially, with possible extension) Rate: £25–£30 per hour (depending on experience) We are currently recruiting for an Interim Pensions Manager to support an organisation based in Merton. This role sits within the HR and Payroll function and will provide short-term support across pensions administration and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions professional with strong knowledge of public sector pension schemes, particularly Teachers’ Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Key Responsibilities * Managing and supporting Teachers’ Pensions and LGPS processes * Completing monthly and annual pension returns * Managing auto-enrolment processes * Processing Monthly Credit Requisitions (MCRs) * Supporting end-of-year reporting * Assisting with pension audit reporting * Liaising with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate pension administration Essential Experience * Strong working knowledge of Teachers’ Pensions * Experience working with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * Experience completing monthly and annual pension returns * Knowledge of auto-enrolment processes * Experience with pension reporting and audit requirements Desirable Experience * Experience working closely with payroll teams * Knowledge of Cascade HR/Payroll system (beneficial but not essential) Additional Information * Interim contract: 4–6 weeks initially, with potential extension * Location: Merton (site details available on application) * Rate: £25–£30 per hour depending on experience If you are an experienced pensions professional available for a short-term interim assignment, we would be keen to hear from you