At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. The Avon Pension Fund currently has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Member Services Team. About the Avon Pension Fund The Avon Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for over 130,000 members across more than 450 employers in the local area. Employers include local unitary councils, universities, academies, town and parish councils, housing associations and charities. The fund is worth over 5 billion and is one of the largest local authority pension funds in the UK. More information can be found at www.avonpensionfund.org.uk. Member Services Team Working on the Member Services Team, you will need excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, together with good attention to detail and a competent level of IT knowledge. You will be required to work as part of a busy pensions team and have the ability to manage your own workload. The Member Services Team involves: Processing pension calculations such as retirements, transfers, and estimates Ensuring the timely payment of member s benefits Providing accurate information to our members, about the pension fund Liaising with other departments to ensure members receive the best levels of service Training will be provided at all stages, along with an introduction to the work carried out by other areas within the Pensions department, giving the opportunity to consider alternative roles within the fund as they become available, and your experience grows. About the Role As a senior pension officer, you will be required to: Process complex calculations such as deaths, ill healths and AVC s Be responsible for putting members pensions into payment Train and liaise with pension officers Providing feedback to other team members Dealing with member queries and complaints If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact either: Blandine Vigliucci 01225 39 5198 or email blandine_vigliuccibathnes.gov.uk Poppy Chedzoy 01225 395 527 or email poppy_chedzoybathnes.gov.uk Interview date: 03/04/2025 No Agencies Please. About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW