The Pensions Administration Team looks after over 10,000 pension scheme members across four defined benefit pension schemes. We currently have a vacancy for a Pensions Administrator. The successful candidate will deal with all aspects of pensions administration, working as part of a team of twelve. The role is busy and varied, including administration and payroll with the opportunity to be involved with other annual processes and one-off exercises as required. The role would suit someone who wishes to develop their pensions administration skills or an experienced general administrator looking to specialize and learn a new area of expertise. The role is full-time but applications from those wishing to work part-time would be welcome. The Role The Administration team is extremely busy and deals with all tasks associated with the pension schemes, including new joiners, leavers, transfers, retirements, deaths, and the running of four pensioner payrolls. The team also handles annual tasks for each scheme, particularly year-end processes, and deals with general pension queries via email, telephone, or letter. The team liaises with other pension professionals, namely scheme Actuaries, Legal Advisers, and Auditors, aiming to complete all tasks within the Service Level Agreements laid down by the scheme Trustees. Your Skills The role requires the following skills and experience: Experience of pensions administration, ideally in a defined benefit (DB) environment is desirable but not essential Payroll experience would also be desirable but not essential Experience in a general administrative role Excellent communication skills Good numeracy skills coupled with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office An excellent team player Benefits The University offers an excellent benefit package including: 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Defined benefits pension schemes Flexible working options Family-friendly initiatives Career development opportunities Support for health & mental wellbeing Discounts on shopping Rental deposit scheme Public transport season ticket loans Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes Location The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The Finance Division has embraced hybrid working, currently trialing in-person working within teams two days a week from Greenwich House and three days remotely, pro-rata. This arrangement is temporary while we actively take on board feedback from our colleagues. Funding for this post is permanent. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check. If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Debbie Hough, Pensions Administration Manager at: Debbie.Houghadmin.cam.ac.uk If you have any questions about the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitmentadmin.cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 6th January 2025 The interview date for the role is planned for 16th January 2025 Please quote reference AM43757 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.