South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
Pensions Technical Specialist
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Pensions Technical Specialist
Pensions Technical Specialist
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £39,152 to £41,771 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract: 2x Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th July 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and forward-thinking Technical Support & Training team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £10 billion pension fund.
About Us
We are both a local authority and a pension fund, positioned uniquely within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single-purpose pension organisation in the UK.
As a local government body, our organisation operates with a public sector ethos and places great importance on our core values and behaviours, including being:
- Honest and accountable
- Professional
- Progressive
- Empowering
Our flexible working culture supports a healthy work-life balance, and we offer flexible working hours. Our recently refurbished Barnsley office boasts a state-of-the-art working environment, including free on-site parking. Conveniently located, it is within a 10-minute walk of both the train and bus stations.
For more information, visit our LinkedIn page.
Role Description
As our Pensions Technical Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical support to multiple service areas within SYPA.
- Monitoring all legal developments in the Local Government Pension Scheme and wider pensions landscape, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and up to date.
- Developing and delivering internal training to casework teams on benefit calculations, covering everything from routine early leavers to complex Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) assessments at retirement.
- Creating and maintaining reference materials such as training manuals and online guides to support the operational teams.
- Enhancing support delivery through innovative online methods, like webinars and training videos.
- Collaborating with the Complaints Resolution Analyst and Data Analyst to address training and data-related issues.
- Assisting the Systems team during testing and implementation of major changes to the pensions administration system, including upgrades and modular adjustments, while providing guidance to ensure compliance with pensions legislation.
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Key Requirements
We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced pensions professional with:
- Extensive technical expertise in Defined Benefit pension schemes and associated legislation.
- Proven ability to interpret complex pensions guidance and deliver clear, engaging technical training for diverse audiences.
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-specialists, including excellent presentation skills.
- Experience in developing training and support materials for colleagues.
- Practical experience using a dedicated pensions administration system to process various pension calculations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and administrative skills along with excellent IT proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, ensuring effective inter-personal relations with colleagues and clients, while adapting your communication style to suit different needs.
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- Educational background: Equivalent to A-Level standard or relevant experience demonstrated.
- Professional qualifications or equivalent knowledge at NVQ Level 4 or relevant business disciplines.
- Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications when needed.
Benefits Package
Our generous policy includes:
- Annual leave of between 28-36 days, depending on length of service, plus all statutory bank holidays.
- Flexitime policy for flexible working hours to suit individual and team needs.
- 13 extra leave days per year available via flexitime.
- Automatic enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a salary-related pension with employer contributions.
Wellbeing initiatives include:
- Regular health and wellbeing webinars.
- Access to fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and free flu vaccinations annually.
- Social and charity events.
- A 24/7 confidential helpline, workplace counselling, and access to Occupational Health.
Additionally:
- Discounts via the Wider Wallet scheme.
- A centrally located, modern office with excellent public transport links and on-site parking.
Early applications are encouraged, as we will be shortlisting throughout the recruitment period.
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