Lead Pensions Administrator

Salary:  Up to £40,000 – dependant on experience

Contract Type:  Permanent – Full time

Security Level:  SC - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Location:  Edinburgh – Hybrid working considered

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The Lead Pensions Administrator will provide pension administration services in the running of the Civil Aviation Authority Pension Scheme (CAAPS) on behalf of CAA & NATS.

Core Accountabilities

• Calculate retirement quotations and settlements, refunds of contributions deferred pensions, death benefits, transfers in and out, compensation benefits, reinstatements and pension sharing on divorce.
• Calculate and advise on AVC projections
• Liaise with external AVC providers re new contributors or dis-investment of AVC funds
• Update Altair computer database to ensure that an accurate database is maintained and check/test new system updates
• Check other administrators’ calculation results if necessary
• Liaise with HR & payroll departments to obtain and provide information
• Communicate orally & in writing to advise members of their benefits and answer member queries. Further communications with external bodies e.g. HMRC, DWP, scheme actuaries
• Provide support on projects such as GMP equalisation, as required

About You

To be considered for the role you:

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in all aspects of administering pensions final salary schemes
• Basic knowledge & experience of UK pension legislation and how the CAAPS complies with this.
• The job holder must have methodical working practices, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills

Inclusivity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our diversity ensuring all are backgrounds included here at the CAA. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependents
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Our Values
 

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Closing Date: Friday 18th October

Interview Date: w/c Monday 28th October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.