Pensions Officer

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Derbyshire Pension Fund is excited to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us in the role of Pensions Officer.

As a key member of our growing team, you’ll play a vital role in administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for over 96,000 members and 370+ employers. From onboarding new employers to calculating and arranging member benefits, your role will directly support our members’ participation in the LGPS.

Why join us?

•    Make a difference: Pensions Officers are at the heart of the Fund’s pension administration operation, offering you the chance to play a key role in our delivery of a quality pension service to our members and employers.
•    Hybrid working model: Enjoy the flexibility of our Modern Ways of Working programme, with a mix of office and remote work.
•    Supportive environment: Join a collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and professional development.
What we’re looking for:
•    Proven experience and extensive knowledge in LGPS administration or a similar customer-focussed environment.
•    Strong data and numerical skills and the ability to interpret and analyse information with accuracy and confidence.
•    Excellent attention to detail and the ability to explain complex rules clearly.
•    Competency and ability in using the Microsoft 365 package and other applications
•    Ability to manage workloads independently and work collaboratively as part of a team.
•    A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:
•    Flexible working hours
•    The opportunity to combine working in the office with working remotely
•    27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) 
•    Guaranteed incremental pay increases
•    Training and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals
•    Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
•    Discounts at selected leisure centres
•    Comprehensive Wellbeing Package including free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling services

Apply today and help shape the future of pension services in Derbyshire.
If you're passionate about public service and ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date: week commencing 2 February 2026.

If you require any further information or for an informal chat please contact Steve Webster on 01629 538862 (or email steve.webster@derbyshire.gov.uk) 
You should detail how you meet the skills and experience we are looking for in a supporting statement, which should accompany your CV. Please use the job and person profile to help you complete your supporting statement. 

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.