Trainee Pensions Officer (Benefits)

Job Description

 

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: 2 Marischal Square, Level 1

Duration: Permanent , Full time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership.  This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above.  (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

The interview will be done in two parts with the first part being an Aptitude test to evaluate numerical skills, communication skills and ability to work under pressure. A formal interview will then be offered to those who have achieved a successful pass in the aptitude test.

Job purpose:

To provide a front line service to scheme members and scheme employers of the North East Scotland Pension Fund. To administer the membership, calculation and payment of pension benefits in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations. They will work with the Training and Development Team to acquire and maintain the knowledge required in order to succeed at the above two points.

Requirements

Educated to Higher Grade or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Experience of using computer applications such as Microsoft Office and e-mail.
Be numerate
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to work quickly and accurately
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Organisational skills

The Individual

Please see attached job profile for further information.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs