Pension Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 November 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Pensions Assistant to join the Pension Team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Wynford House in Yeovil.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract, working 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

As a Pension Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the administration of the NHS Pension Scheme within our Trust. You'll work closely with the Pension Officer and HR team to ensure that all pension-related matters are handled efficiently and accurately.

We are a friendly, hardworking and committed team with a strong focus on supporting career development and ensuring staff feel valued and engaged.

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who is able to work within a fast paced, busy environment.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan, there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-851

Job locations

Payroll Dept - Yeovil

Wynford House

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of qualifications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Payroll Dept - Yeovil

Wynford House

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Payroll Dept - Yeovil

Wynford House

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Simon Dixon

simon.dixon@somersetft.nhs.uk

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-851

Job locations

Payroll Dept - Yeovil

Wynford House

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR


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