Job summary
JOIN THE TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We are an award-winning shared pensions service who currently provide payroll and pension services to all NHS organisations within Bradford. We are looking to recruit highly motivated people with a "can do" attitude, who are not fazed by hard work and have a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Working alongside fellow payroll and pension professionals your job is to manage an agreed number of weekly and monthly paid employees ensuring their pension records are maintained accurately and on time.
Attention to detail is essential as is providing excellent customer service, first time every time. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels are a must.
The successful post holder must have experience of working in a busy Pension or Payroll Office together with the ability to investigate, analyse and process information and resolve technical enquiries.
The post is office based.
Closing date: 16th March 2025
Shortlisting date: w/c 17th March 2025
Interviews: TBC
Main duties of the job
You will be an active member of the team, responsible for providing assistance and pensions advice to wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
You are able to prioritise your workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Ideally you will hold the Foundation Degree in Pensions or an equivalent qualification.
You will also have previous experience of working in a pensions department. Whilst not essential it would be ideal if you have knowledge of NHS payroll and pensions procedures and practices, NEST Pension administration and a working knowledge of ESR.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 4 in Pensions Administration , AAT or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Recent substantial comprehensive experience of working in a Payroll / Pensions team.
Desirable
- Recent experience of NHS Pension Scheme Administration
- Previous experience of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) payroll system
- Previous experience of NEST Pension administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computerised payroll/pensions system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Knowledge of the NEST Pension Scheme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 4 in Pensions Administration , AAT or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Recent substantial comprehensive experience of working in a Payroll / Pensions team.
Desirable
- Recent experience of NHS Pension Scheme Administration
- Previous experience of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) payroll system
- Previous experience of NEST Pension administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computerised payroll/pensions system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Knowledge of the NEST Pension Scheme
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.
