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Forces Pension Society – Head of Pensions
Are you familiar with the various Armed Forces Pension Schemes or have a background in Armed Forces pay and remuneration issues? The Forces Pension Society is a not-for-profit, independent membership organisation that looks after the interests of current and future UK Armed Forces pensioners. It is a watchdog, a lobby group and a provider of Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) guidance to its membership, which comprises both serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. The Society has a full-time staff of 18 and is based in Vauxhall, South West London. Demand for our services is growing.
The Pension Team
At the heart of the Society is the Pension Team, currently 10 strong. The main task of the team is to provide expert, independent, technical guidance on the AFPS by email and telephone. The reputation of the Society relies upon this guidance being accurate, authoritative, clear and timely – and thus depends upon the leadership and management of the Head of Pensions.
Head of Pensions
The Head of Pensions is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team and works closely with the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Membership to develop the annual business objectives and oversee the daily operation of the Society. The role of the Head of Pensions is to:
# Be part of the Society’s Senior Management Team and Communications Working Group.
# Direct and lead the work of the Pension Team, optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of human and technical resources and procedures.
# Ensure the training of pension consultants is thorough and up to date.
# Oversee Level One quality assurance of responses to pension enquiries.
# Generate content for the Society’s external communications.
10% of salary employer pension contributions (£6,849 - no employee contributions).
~ Interest-free season ticket loan.
~30 days annual leave (plus all Bank Holidays).
~ Office-based in Vauxhall, working from home as agreed.
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