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Pensions Technical Manager - Senior Executive Officer
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Pensions Technical Manager Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
On behalf of the Cabinet Office (Pensions Board), we are looking for a Pensions Technical Manager Senior Executive Officer (SEO) based in London, Glasgow or York (Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time)
Salary
- £45,292 - £49,073 (National)
- £49,458 - £53,629 (London)
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
CO - Government People Group (GPG)
Number of jobs available
1
Job summary
Future Civil Service, Government Skills, Pensions and Operations
This is the strategic and functional centre for the Government People Function and human resources (HR) in the Civil Service. We enable and improve the delivery of recruitment, training, workplace policy, HR strategy and management excellence to over half a million civil servants.
From recruitment to retirement, the Business Unit is at the forefront of working with ministers and departments to ensure the Civil Service is equipped to deliver for UK citizens. Some of our work includes:
- Leading on cross-government HR strategy, organisation design and workforce planning.
- Procuring and delivering training and development schemes for the Civil Service.
- Delivering recruitment services, guidance and expertise to departments.
- Coordinating and advising departments on pay, pensions and employee policy.
- Setting standards and guidance for line managers and senior civil servants.
- Coordinating the implementation of the Shared Services Strategy for Government.
- Enhancing employee experience to promote an engaged workforce and culture of performance excellence.
Civil Service People Plan 2024-27
A shared aim of all civil servants working in the Government People Function is to support the delivery of the Civil Service People Plan 2024-2027. The People Plan outlines five People Priorities for the Civil Service, alongside 45 commitments to address our most pressing and immediate people challenges. Departmental plans and strategies also align with and contribute towards the People Plan.
The Civil Service and Royal Mail Pensions Team currently manages or supports a range of public service pension arrangements with c.2.1 million members in total inc:
- Civil Service Pension Schemes (CSPS)
- Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme
- Ministerial Pension scheme
- Great Offices Pension Scheme
- European Parliament United Kingdom Representatives Pension Scheme
As a result the work is varied and challenging as we are responsible for defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes, manage large outsourced administrations contracts and ambitious change programmes, requiring us to engage with stakeholders from across the public and private sector.
Job description
The Technical Manager leads a small specialist team responsible for providing expert technical advice on all our schemes, ensuring informed decision making and compliance with relevant legislation. The role holder will report to the Head of Technical and work closely with the Pensions Policy team.
Person specification
- (Essential) Proven track record of managing and developing staff.
- (Essential) A good understanding of the regulations and legislation, which govern UK pension schemes, and experience of working in the pension industry.
- (Essential) Willingness and ability to take a flexible and proactive approach researching and progressing new areas.
- (Essential) Strong and effective stakeholder management with a track record of helping colleagues at all levels understand complex pensions issues.
- (Essential) Recognised Industry Pension Qualification at level 4 (or above) or commitment to undertake a qualification once in role.
- (Desirable) Experience of working on public service pensions or private sector defined benefit schemes
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As the Technical Manager you are responsible for leading, supporting and developing the technical team, creating a positive working environment and ensuring effective delivery of the team’s responsibilities. These may include, but not be limited to:
- Providing expert technical advice or guidance to stakeholders including: Cabinet Office Ministers, Governance Boards and Senior Leaders.
- HM Treasury in their role as policy owners for public service pensions.
- Project teams responsible for remediation and change projects inc. the CSPS 2015 or McCloud remedy.
- Scheme Administrators and the casework team to support complex casework.
- Prospective and current employers in our pension schemes.
- Cabinet Office’s Future Civil Service team.
- Leading the Scheme Manager’s response to legal challenges against scheme rule provisions, coordinating legal support and representing Cabinet Office in court hearings.
- Representing the Cabinet Office at a range of cross-Government, external forums and at court hearings
- Investigating and resolving any systemic non-compliance- with scheme provisions, identified through audits etc.
- Assessing and implementing required changes to scheme rules in conjunction with the Policy team inc. the completion of union consultations and managing the legislative process.
- Deputising for the Head of Pensions Technical.
- Contributing to the wider objectives of the team and team culture.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Understanding of the regulations and legislation, which govern UK pension schemes and translating these complex matters for stakeholders.
Benefits
- Alongside your salary of £45,292, Cabinet Office contributes £13,121 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application process
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.
- A Personal Statement against the skills and experience (maximum 750 words)
Your CV and Personal Statement are your opportunities to show us how your experience means that you meet the criteria for this role. Your CV should cover your skills, qualifications, job history, and achievements to date and your Personal Statement is the chance to further expand on this and give specific examples of where you have demonstrated the desired skills. Giving examples rather than just saying you're experienced with a certain requirement will strengthen your statement and enable the sift panel to understand more about your suitability for the role.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the Personal Statement element.
The application process is being managed by PSRPermapplications@weareams.com
To apply, click on the following link https://careers.publicsectorresourcing.co.uk/en_GB/careersmarketplace/ShareJob?jobId=11333&source=PSR+career+site&tags=lynnc
Selection process
A sift will be conducted on the CV and Personal Statement. Candidates successful at the sift stage will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held virtually and more information will be provided once you progress to the interview stage. The success profiles to be assessed at the interview are listed in this advert. You will also be asked to complete a presentation. Further details will be provided once you progress to the interview stage.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
- Expected sift date – w/c 26 October 2026
- Expected interview date/s – w/c 16 November 2026
- Interview location - Google Meets
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a nondisabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Further information
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Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government
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