Pensions Engagement and Systems Deputy Team Manager

Role Responsibility

Maidstone, Kent | Hybrid Working (dependent upon business needs)| Full-Time or Part-Time (30–37 hours/week)  Permanent Position Available

Due to an internal promotion within our Pensions & Treasury Service, we are delighted to advertise this vacancy.  We’re currently recruiting for a Pensions Engagement & Systems Deputy Team Manager to help administer the Kent Pension Fund, one of the largest Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting our Team Manager in leading and coordinating a team of pension professionals. 
• Overseeing the delivery of high-quality pension administration services.
• Using Altair and iConnect to manage pension communications and messaging.
• Ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations and delivering excellent customer care to our members and employers.
• Contributing to key pension projects and continuous service improvements.
• Supporting our members by providing information about the scheme and its benefits 
• Supporting our employers in their duties regarding the LGPS  

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid experience in LGPS administration within a regulatory framework.
• Strong knowledge of pension calculations and assessments.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• While previous management experience is not essential, leadership potential and team coordination skills are key.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, forward-thinking team environment.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a real impact in public service.

Additional Info:

• This a customer-facing role, so strong spoken and written English is essential.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a short presentation for the interview.
• Interviews will be held in July/August 2025 via MS Teams video call.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. 

Contact Details

Please submit your application via the KCC Jobs Portal. Be sure to clearly outline your interest, pension skills, and experience in the 'how you meet the requirements of the role’ section.

For more information, contact:
Alina Gronkiewicz – Pensions Engagement & Systems Team Manager 
alina.gronkiewicz@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.