Pensions Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

Do you like a challenge? If you are looking for an interesting and varied role and would like to work as part of a friendly and busy team this could be the position you're looking for!

A normal day would include:

• Ensure that all data records are accurately updated and maintained as required by legislative bodies such as HMRC, Audit authorities, DWP and the NHS Pensions Agency, enabling standardised structure and service delivery for all employees as required legally and as defined in the service level agreements
• Action information/data provided by clients in verbal, written or faxed form, in accordance with Service Level Agreements, facilitating the provision of a seamless service
• Liaison with external agencies: HMRC, DWP, Insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions involved with the pensions industry, on matters pertaining to employee pensions, ensuring that prior client consent (when appropriate) and client confidentiality are maintained and are legally compliant
• Provide confidential advice and guidance on NHS pension regulations to Managers, staff and Human Resource Departments, facilitating a standardised approach to communication, purpose and function of pensions within the wider framework of the NHS.
• Delivery of an efficient and co-ordinated service in line with the prescribed Service Level Agreements and legislative requirements
• Completion of all necessary data tasks via the NHS Pensions Agency computerised system to facilitate the maintenance and data integrity for all pensionable staff and to ensure that any information that has not interfaced correctly to POL via ESR is completed

What you could go on to do;
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• GCSE grades 4-9/A*-C in Maths & English or equivalent

Personal Qualities

• Have good interpersonal communication skills; both written and verbal
• Basic understanding and desire to work in the healthcare sector, plus some understanding of the role
• Be punctual, friendly, motivated.
• Adaptable to the changing environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning
• Have a professional outlook and positive attitude

Skills

• Have keyboard/Word processing experience
• Be confident in the use of Microsoft software
• The ability to prioritise tasks and own workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have experience of interacting/working with people in any service environment