Data Management Officer

Data Management Officer

Hybrid working - 2 days a week in our Preston Office
Salary Circa £24,000 - £25,500 DOE

A glance at the role:

Due to growth, we have exciting opportunities for 3 Data Management Officers to join our team. You will be effectively supporting the Pensions Data Team Leader in the management and administration of pension scheme member data.

Maintaining and improving data quality and integrity through carrying out regular data cleaning exercises and checking routines. Liaising with employers to ensure monthly data collection files are received from the pension schemes administered by LPP in a timely manner. To undertake bulk data exercises to assist and support the Pensions Data Manager in the production and distribution of annual benefit statements in respect of all of the pension schemes administered by LPP within statutory deadlines.

You will join a friendly, welcoming, and sociable work culture where there are opportunities for continuous personal and professional development where you will be supported to reach your full potential.

A bit about us:

The Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 2,100 employers and more than 655,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.

What we can offer you:

- Starting salary of £24,000 - £25,500 DOE.
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and additional concessionary days, with the ability to buy and sell leave.
- Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
- The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.
- Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme - 'Your Perk Site.’
- Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.
- Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.
- Free Car Parking (off site)

What you’ll be doing:

- Manage own workload and task lists to ensure deadlines, data quality targets and performance targets are met
- Maintain member records to ensure all data and data entry is relevant and accurate, including but not restricted to active and deferred member changes and Bulk up-loading of Data
- Validate data submissions effectively and promptly in line with relevant deadlines
- Producing and distributing annual benefit statements to the active and deferred membership of the pension schemes under administration
- Preparation of data for the actuarial valuation of all of the pension schemes administered, including preparation and provision of financial information relating to ISA19 accounting requirements
- Provision of specific financial information relating to pensions recharges and pension strain
- Managing ad hoc projects and preparing various reports as required
- Liaising with scheme employers in respect of data management issues and the submission of monthly data files
- Being aware of and having an understanding of the regulations relating to the pensions schemes under administration as well as overriding pension legislation
- Treat information security with the utmost respect, dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information within Service protocol/guidelines
- Support service provision as appropriate undertaking other duties commensurate with the post

What we need from you:

- Significant practical working experience in a financial/pensions environment
- Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as being an effective team
player, promoting positive behaviour and attitudes, working flexibly, whilst at all times developing and maintaining good working relationships within the team and the service as a whole
- Proven ability to undertake detailed mathematical calculations accurately
- Demonstrable ability to work accurately and to deadlines
- Good working knowledge of legislation, regulation, conditions, software, systems and processes relevant to pension payroll and pension administration
- Ability to use excel at an advanced level, including the ability to use macros and pivot tables
- Good statistical and analytical skills, including good report writing skills
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including the ability to communicate complex issues, possessing excellent communication skills
- Commitment to providing a good customer service at all times.
- Maintain an understanding and actively support LPP’s equality programme, both internally and externally, along with all other corporate policy initiatives, including maintaining an understanding of the breadth of the diversity agenda and embedding good practice

Working with and upholding our values:

- Working together
- Committed to excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Forward thinking

So, if you’d like to join us as a Data Management Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.