Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pension Assistant to join our Finance/HR team. This is an excellent opportunity to support the administration of police pension schemes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service to officers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* To Support the Pensions officer with general administration, monitoring the inbox and dealing with general pension queries.
* Liaise with Lancashire Pension Partnership Administration (LPPA) to support the pension officers in updating and chasing outstanding cases.
* Support the Pension Officer with the implementation and administration of pension remedy.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills And Experience
* Experience of working with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising own workload
* Knowledge of public sector pensions and in particular the Police Pension Scheme(s) and the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Experience of working to deadlines and tight timescales, within a busy environment
* Experience of producing accurate written information and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
* Experience of communicating clearly with internal and external contacts in a courteous and diplomatic manner
Vetting And Medical
As a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting. There is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits
* 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date
Friday 19th June 2025 at 9 am
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