Lead officer - pensions

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 July 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Fife House, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Fife Council is seeking 2 experienced and motivated individuals to join our Pensions Team as a Lead Officer – Pensions.

This is a key role within the Pensions Administration Team, supporting the Team Manager to deliver a high-quality, compliant and customer-focused service. You will play a central part in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring that administration is carried out effectively and in line with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations and Council policies.

You will lead on complex pension work, including calculations, project delivery and service improvements, while supporting the development of team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of the service.

The Person

You will bring significant experience in pensions administration and a strong understanding of LGPS regulations.

Essential qualifications for these posts are:

SCQF Level 8 which includes HND or SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a finance or business management and/or relevant recognised professional qualification.

• Experience in pensions administration.
• Knowledge of LGPS regulations and administration system.
• Lead the delivery of pensions administration, ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations and employer policies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in forward planning and resource allocation.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills; attention to detail; ability to interpret regulations.

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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

• Degree Level Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent (SCQF level 8)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations North Street, GLENROTHES, Fife, KY7 5LT, GB (Hybrid)