Senior Pensions Administrator Transactions Team

2 days ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time
General information
Reference

004947

Closing Date

04/01/2026

Service Area
Directorate

Resources

Service Area

Pensions

Vacancy Details
Category

Finance - Finance - All

Job Title

Senior Pensions Administrator Transactions Team

Grade

BBU10

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU10 39, ,777

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37.00

Job Advert

Have you ever considered working in pensions administration? Why not? We could have an interesting role for you here with Bedfordshire Pension Fund.

Bedfordshire Pension Fund looks after the pensions of local government employees across the county of Bedfordshire. We currently have exciting opportunities to join our team, where excellent customer service is our priority.

We are looking for intelligent, hardworking and organised applicants whose background and knowledge can bring a fresh perspective.

You will get a chance to manage your own varied workload with a mix of home and office based working.

You will need to be able to process information accurately and efficiently. This could be from the simple input of data to processing refund calculations and answer complex regulation queries. You will also be expected to answer queries, both in writing and on the phone. You will also be required to check other team members work to a high level and manage the workflow of the team.

Ideally, you would be familiar with pensions or payroll systems and have some knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or other pension schemes.

In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, relevant training and a generous holiday allowance.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

  • a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
  • a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

n/a

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location
Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

No

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