LPPA Pensions
Principal Pensions Data Administrator
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Principal Pensions Data Administrator
Principal Pensions Data Administrator
Remote/Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire Fully home-working contracts considered for candidates living 50+ miles from Preston offices £33,000 - £40,000 + benefits (DoE), 37 hours/week
About the Role
Accurate data drives everything we do. As Principal Pensions Data Administrator, you’ll combine specialist pension expertise—particularly in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) norms—with a results-focused approach to data management.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Championing data integrity across all regulatory processes.
- Leading initiatives to enhance data standards while ensuring compliance.
- Collaborating across teams to deliver seamless services in a member-first culture.
This is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, inclusive team where professional growth is prioritised. You’ll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to deliver performance excellence in every task.
About Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA)
A multi-award-winning pensions administration firm serving:
- Over 1,500 employers, from councils to police stations to firefighting services.
- 700,000+ members across key pension schemes.
Our commitment is to:
- Empower scheme members with clear, accurate pension information.
- Partner closely with employers to reduce obstacles and improve support.
In 2024, join a team dedicated to making pensions simpler, fairer, and more transparent.
What We Can Offer You
- Salary of £33,000 – £40,000 (DoE)
- Holiday & flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave, standard bank holidays, 2 concessionary days and a compulsory birthday day.
- “Buy and sell” leave balance included.
- Employee benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (high-value employer contributions).
- Access to Health/Dental Supplement Plans.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for supportive guidance.
- Employee Referral Scheme (earn extra income for recommendations).
- Bespoke Reward Discount Scheme (abondable perks at partner brands).
- Wellbeing webinars & social events.
- Convenience:
- Daily free fruit and snacks if in Preston office.
- Free city-centre car parking in Preston.
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Responsibilities
Core Data & Compliance Duties
- Lead the assessment and validation of high-complexity data submissions, ensuring REGULATORY compliance and meeting all deadlines.
- Oversee and collate annual benefit letters for active and deferred scheme members, matching statutory obligations with clear communication.
- Provide universal data sets for regular actuarial valuations.
- Prepare and process data for special regulatory activities/projects, acting as a key liaison for SME purposes.
Employer & Member Relations
- Be the primary data management contact point for scheme employers, monitoring their monthly files and resolving data issues.
- Proactively follow-up on escalations or complaints, introducing prevention strategies to reduce incidents.
- Liaise in workplaces on data accuracy, security, and member advocate processes.
Ensuring Data Excellence & Security
- Demonstrate deep regulatory knowledge of LGPS/framework legislation; apply it to all data projects.
- Investigate root-cause of formatting/accuracy errors across data pipelines.
- Process/completely check high-complexity cases (e.g., actuarial requests), ensuring zero error tolerances.
- Depict Team Leader absence as required and support data quality investigations.
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Security & Conflict Resolution
- Underwear legal confidentiality, handling risks and audit protocols for data protection.
Requirements
Essential
- Display outstanding communication skills—building trust across all hierarchy tiers, including external partners.
- Regulatory familiarisation: Fluency in pension and LGPS administration rules.
- Data operations experience: Proven track record in managing data projects end-to-end.
- Project contributions: Documented improvements in data practices.
- Member-first mindset: Work to enhance usability for both employers and members.
- Problem-solving acumen: Commitment to seamless process evaluation and speedy error resolution.
Nice-to-Have
- UPM system knowledge.
- Qualifications: Desirable for pensions administration/data management/business levels.
- Training experience.
Entry Criteria
- 5 GCSEs/PLCs (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above).
- Desired addition: Holding (or in-situ) a pension administration qualification.
Our Values – Your Role
LPPA is bound by moral principles and industry standards. We look for all employees who embody: ✔ Working Together – Teamplay beyond tasks. ✔ Dedication to Excellence – Informing/improving our approach. ✔ Doing the Right Thing – Ethical integrity. ✔ Forward Thinking – Instinctiveness for innovation.
Join us and contribute to a brighter pensions landscape! 🚀
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