Pensions Co-ordinator

Job Vacancy: Pensions Coordinator
Location:
Fire Service Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0BS

Salary:
Grade 6 (£31,537 - £34,434 p.a.)

Hours:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Responsible to:
Head of Pensions and Payroll

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Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.

Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.

As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.

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About The Opportunity
Are you looking for a rewarding career in pensions administration? Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a
Pensions Coordinator
to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a understanding of pension schemes.

As Pensions Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the delivery of services to both current and potential members of the
Firefighters' Pension Scheme
and
Local Government Pension Scheme
. Your responsibilities will include liaising with pension scheme administrators, managing member data, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing guidance on pension matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison & Coordination: Work closely with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) and the County Council Pension Scheme to ensure smooth operations for both Firefighters' and Local Government pension schemes.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure that member data, payroll submissions, and pension scheme records are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Member Support: Act as the first point of contact for pension enquiries, providing professional advice and support to members and potential members.
• Pension Documentation & Procedures: Review, update, and maintain pension-related documentation, ensuring that processes within the Service are efficient and compliant.
• Audit & Reporting: Develop and maintain accurate audit trails for all pension records, ensuring information is readily available when required by relevant bodies.
• Collaboration: Work alongside HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date data, and assist with pension-related calculations for key projects such as the McCloud and Sargeant Age Discrimination Remedy Projects.

Person Specification
Essential Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in a Payroll or Finance environment.
• Educated to A-Level standard, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Analytical, methodical approach with a high attention to detail.
• Experience in policy development and the ability to interpret complex legislative information into clear, actionable formats.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of public service pension schemes, specifically Firefighters' and Local Government Pension Schemes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other IT tools.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and pension package.
• Full-time, permanent role with an opportunity to make a significant impact in a highly valued public service.
• The chance to work in a supportive, dynamic team environment.

If you have a passion for pensions administration and are looking for a development opportunity and want to contribute to a vital public service, we'd love to hear from you

How To Apply
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 12pm Midday
Interview Date:
Week commencing 15th December 2025

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
• Free Parking at Most Sites
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Occupational Health
• Well-being Champions
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye Tests
• Flexible Working Scheme
• The Firefighter Charity
• Cycle Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Flamesavers
• Rewards for rescue
• Say So
• Development Programme
• Trade Unions
• Career Breaks
• Physiotherapy
• TRiM
• Employment Network
• Fostering Friendly

Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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Positive Action
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

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