Pensions Manager

Join Our Team as a Pensions Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you ready to make a profound impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with the rewarding world of pensions? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Pensions Manager to join our People Services team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £46,731, rising annually to £49,764 per annum.

As the Pensions Manager, you will lead all aspects of pension-related matters for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) pension schemes—both legacy and current. You’ll have the opportunity to provide strategic direction, management oversight, and expert advice to our Pension Board and the broader team.

You will act as the Designated Scheme Manager for Fire Pensions at DSFRS, ensuring the effective administration of our pension schemes while driving improvements in processes and management information. Your expertise will guide managers and stakeholders through complex pension regulations, ensuring compliance and enhancing our operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership: Serve as the Designated Scheme Manager, overseeing and managing the Fire Pension scheme, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Advisory Role: Act as the key technical advisor to the Local Pension Board, preparing critical documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

Strategic Development: Create and deliver a pension service that aligns with best practices and the needs of our organisation and stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work closely with pension administrators, finance, and payroll teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial information.

Communication: Brief HR and management on pension changes, updating policies and procedures as necessary.

Guidance: Provide insights on pension legislation to managers and employees, helping navigate complex issues and long-term projects.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Mareena Anderson-Thorne via mandersonthorne@dsfire.gov.uk, or 01392 301890.