About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to take the next step in your career?Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise genuinely makes a difference to people's lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Humber Health Partnership for a Pensions Team Manager (Band 5) to join our Payroll and Pensions service, supporting staff across Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a key role within a newly formed, forward-thinking NHS partnership serving over 1.6 million patients and employing more than 20,000 staff. Our workforce is our greatest asset - and your work will directly support them through expert pensions administration, advice and leadership.
We put our people first. When you join us, you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive and compassionate culture Commitment to learning, development and career progression Flexible working options wherever possible A role where your expertise genuinely impacts colleagues across two major NHS Trusts The opportunity to be part of a large, innovative NHS partnership shaping the future of shared services If you're looking for a role where your pensions knowledge matters, your voice is valued, and your career can grow, we would love to hear from you.
Join us - and help ensure our people are supported, informed and valued throughout their NHS careers.
Main duties of the job
AsPensions Team Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of pensions administration and advisory services, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service.
You will:
Lead and support pensions activity across the organisation, ensuring deadlines and statutory requirements are met Be a trusted expert, providing clear, compassionate advice to staff and managers on complex and often sensitive pension matters Ensure compliance with NHS Pension Scheme regulations, Auto Enrolment legislation and HMRC requirements Use your strong system knowledge to resolve complex queries, oversee data quality and support continuous improvement
This role can be based at either Castle Hill Hospital or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, with regular travel required between both sites to meet service needs and support effective partnership working.
We're looking for someone who:
Has solid experience working in pensions or payroll within a busy, complex environment Has strong knowledge of NHS Pension Scheme regulations (or the ability to quickly develop this) Can confidently explain complex pension information clearly and sensitively to non-specialists Is organised, analytical and able to prioritise workloads effectively Takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality and delivering a high-quality service Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and sites
You'll also be flexible, resilient and motivated by supporting staff through key moments in their careers.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above including English and Maths (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
CIPP qualified NVQ Level 5 in Pensions Administration or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Significant experience of working within a Pensions Department and/or Payroll Department Experience of working with an integrated computerised Pensions/Payroll/HR system Advanced keyboard skills including competence in all aspects of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and associated formulae Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pensions Regulations and associated legislation Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to support analysis of information and accurate calculation of pension and other financial information Ability to organize, prioritise and undertake work in an accurate and timely manner Evidence of problem analysis and ability to offer and/or input appropriate solutions within remit of own role
Desirable
Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills with the requirement to understand, implement and explain technical pension issues to a range of people with differing levels of knowledge and personal requirements. This requires a high degree of interpersonal skills Ability to communicate with all levels of staff in a confident and sensitive manner Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality Participate in standard setting and research projects Facilitate learning of others
Desirable
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Special Attributes and other Essential
Shows motivation in developing new skills Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy Flexible and reliable
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)