Pension Benefits Assistant – Member Services, Ashton-under-Lyne
Client: Tameside MBC
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0431b778e8bc
Job Views: 5
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
Job Description:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36 hours (but flexible arrangements may be possible)
Base Location: Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Guardsman Tony Downes House, Droylsden
Assessment Date: Interviews week commencing 7th April 2025
About GMPF
The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is a regional pension fund that administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It is run by Tameside MBC and is based in Droylsden.
GMPF is one of the largest pension funds in the country and is the largest LGPS fund in the UK. We have over 414,000 members, over 600 employers and last year paid out over £880 million in benefits. 175 employees currently work within the Administration section of the Fund.
Benefits of working at GMPF
* Modern open-plan offices in Droylsden with on-site parking, excellent public transport links and close to the M60.
* Most roles are currently hybrid working with the option to work from home or in the office, though you may be asked to come into the office on certain days.
* We offer flexible working for most posts.
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous benefits and life cover.
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* On-going training & development with career progression opportunities.
* Employee rewards & benefits scheme which includes discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and health & wellbeing offers.
The role
We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Member Services section.
Key tasks involve assisting with the calculating of pension benefits for members, updating member records, keeping members informed about their benefits and providing information to them about any choices they have.
You will be required to work closely with your Team Manager and colleagues to deliver an excellent and professional service to all our members. You will need to work well with other people and independently, be able to manage your time effectively, work to deadlines and have good IT skills.
Full training on the LGPS and any other relevant legislation will be given.
The application process
The application process will involve both a test and an interview. More details about this will be provided if your application is successful.
There is 1 full-time role available. Applications for part-time working may be considered.
For more information about GMPF in general please see our website at www.gmpf.org.uk.
About us
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage.
This role is employed by Tameside Council.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
For further information about this role please contact Lauran Quigley on 0161 301 7120.
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