Essex County Council
Senior Pension Consultant – Payroll
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About The Role
Senior Pension Consultant - Payroll
Fixed Term / Secondment (12 months, with scope to become permanent)
Full Time
£36,364 to £42,781 per annum
Location: Chelmsford*
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 6th August 2026
This is a hybrid-working role contractually based in Chelmsford. The role allows for some home-working with a requirement to attend the office 2-3 days per week, in line with business need.
Who are we?
The Essex Pension Fund is one of 87 pension funds which make up the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The LGPS is the largest defined benefit pension scheme in England and Wales with a fund value of over £340billion.
On its own, our Fund looks after 182,000 Scheme Members, over 800 Employers and is valued at over £13billion, placing us within the top 10 largest LGPS funds in the country.
Here are some of the things you would you be doing:
- Play a leading role in supporting the management and governance of pension payroll across LGPS, Police and Fire Pension Schemes.
- Authorise high-value pension payroll transactions and provide technical assurance on complex calculations.
- Act as the subject matter expert for pension payroll systems, taxation and regulatory compliance.
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, controls and service performance.
- Coach and support colleagues in pension payroll best practice, quality standards and legislative changes.
What are we looking for?
We love people with great attitudes; it isn’t only about having experience.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We’re looking for driven, hard-working team players who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and bring enthusiasm, reliability and a friendly, flexible approach.
We offer a wide range of training and support, from on-the-job learning with colleagues to resources through Essex County Council’s My Learning platform and opportunities via the Local Government Association.
If you’ve a desire to continually improve and you want to support your colleagues, our Scheme Members and Employers, have strong communication skills, a sound understanding of all things payroll then we want to hear from you.
To read more about us please visit: Corporate Services - Working for Essex
Why Essex?
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community here.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.
Downloads
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills