Portfolio Payroll is working with a well-regarded education bureau to recruit a Remote Pension Officer who will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and compliant pension and payroll services to schools, academies and multi-academy trusts. This position focuses on ensuring full compliance with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), while providing expert guidance to both clients and payroll colleagues. The successful candidate will provide specialist pension administration support, ensuring all LGPS and TPS processes are handled accurately, efficiently and in line with scheme regulations, client agreements and statutory deadlines. Key Responsibilities Pension Administration Support payroll officers with the day-to-day administration of LGPS and TPS for a range of education clients. Process and validate pension data relating to starters, leavers, opt-ins/opt-outs, transfers and retirements. Ensure pension contributions are calculated and deducted correctly through payroll. Prepare and submit monthly and annual submissions to Teachers' Pensions and the appropriate LGPS funds. Reconcile contribution payments, investigate errors and resolve mismatches promptly. Maintain accurate pension records across payroll systems and online pension portals (e.g., iConnect, TPS portal). Assist with monitoring contribution rates, pensionable pay and auto-enrolment requirements. Sup...