Pensions Consultant at Norfolk County Council

Norwich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

48227.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Resource Management, Workload Prioritization, Technical Pension Expertise, Legislative Compliance, Case Escalation, Member Services, LGPS Knowledge, Stakeholder Management, Service Delivery

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Pensions Consultant | 10461 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | County Hall, Norwich An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pension Consultant to join our busy Member Services team at the Norfolk Pension Fund, helping us deliver a first‑class service to members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The Norfolk Pension Fund provides pension services to over 425 employers and supports more than 100,000 active, deferred and pensioner members. This is a key leadership role within the team, offering the chance to make a real impact on service delivery and member experience. About the Role As a Pension Consultant, you will: * Have proven management skills and be able to lead and support a team responsible for delivering high‑quality pension services * Manage resources and workloads, setting priorities to meet service standards * Provide high‑level specialist technical expertise and advice within your professional area * Ensure work is accurate, consistent and aligned with legislation and best practice * Act as a point of escalation for complex cases and technical queries This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to develop their career within the pensions industry, with access to development and progression opportunities to support your long‑term career goals. Why Join Us? * A rewarding career within a large and respected LGPS administering authority * Opportunities for professional development and career progression * The chance to work in a collaborative, experienced, and supportive team * A role where your technical expertise and leadership skills will genuinely make a difference Interviews Interviews will be held in person at: Norfolk Pension Fund, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: * Competitive salary * Generous holiday entitlement * Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service * Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. * Financial benefits such as: * ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start] * A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers * Relocation expenses (where applicable) * An advance of your expenses if you travel for work * Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions * Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes * Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) * A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification [https://tinyurl.com/rr7scp4k] to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions [https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://fa-eqie-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/faces/FndOverview?macKey=ACA1GN/cSRKlOeLU&_afrLoop=8587015335213240&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=mx7eds1sa&_adf.ctrl-state=qofe3tmob_108&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1163&_afrMFH=525&_afrMFDW=1280&_afrMFDH=720&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=158&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0&data=05|01|emma.croll@norfolk.gov.uk|711048ee91fb439ca0df08dab8f3665c|1419177e57e04f0faff0fd61b549d10e|0|0|638025652768647030|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=ZyIhjqXgq6+G/TmYvqyLbRm/Z/VHZfFXi4/YMeOq+p8=&reserved=0] using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 14 May 2026 23:59 All other applicants closing date: 21 May 2026 23:59

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team in delivering high-quality pension services for the Local Government Pension Scheme. Provide specialist technical expertise and act as a point of escalation for complex cases to ensure accuracy and legislative compliance.