[Hiring] Pensions Manager @EPM

Role Description

Join an award-winning team that's making a difference in education! Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for leading teams, delivering exceptional service and driving continuous improvement? At EPM, we're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Pensions Manager to lead our pension reporting services, develop our team and help shape the future of pensions delivery within the education sector.

As Pensions Manager, you'll lead the delivery of accurate, efficient and compliant pension reporting services, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

You'll manage and develop our pension quality and compliance team, build strong relationships with pension funds and customers, and drive improvements across our processes and systems. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll also support pension-related projects and contribute to EPM's wider strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of LGPS and TPS reporting and compliance.
• Experience in pensions administration, reporting or a payroll-related pensions environment.
• Proven experience managing, motivating and developing a team.
• A good understanding of payroll processes and their impact on pensions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement.
• Confidence using payroll and pension systems and supporting system enhancements.
• Experience delivering pension-related projects or implementing process improvements would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Motivate, coach and develop colleagues to deliver an excellent pensions service.
• Oversee accurate and timely LGPS and TPS reporting, meeting monthly and annual statutory deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy and enhance customer experience.
• Work proactively with pension funds, schools and trusts, providing clear and professional advice.
• Lead improvements and testing within EPM Connect to meet changing pension requirements.
• Support colleagues and customers with complex pension queries and deliver training.
• Oversee the successful onboarding and setup of new pension funds.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to improve service delivery, efficiency and business performance.

Benefits

• Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
• 26 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Bupa Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid leave for Governor duties.
• Colleague events and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and inclusive working environment.