Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
The Avon Pension Fund currently has exciting opportunities for motivated individuals to join our Member Services Team.
About the Avon Pension Fund
The Avon Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for over 130,000 members across more than 450 employers in the local area. Employers include local unitary councils, universities, academies, town and parish councils, housing associations and charities. The fund is worth over £5 billion and is one of the largest local authority pension funds in the UK. More information can be found at www.avonpensionfund.org.uk.
Member Services Team
Working on the Member Services Team, you will need excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, together with good attention to detail and a competent level of IT knowledge. You will be required to work as part of a busy pensions team and have the ability to manage your own workload. The Member Services Team involves:
- Processing pension calculations such as retirements, transfers, and estimates
- Ensuring the timely payment of member’s benefits
- Providing accurate information to our members, about the pension fund
- Liaising with other departments to ensure members receive the best levels of service
Training will be provided at all stages, along with an introduction to the work carried out by other areas within the Pensions department.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Flexible working
- IT equipment provided
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years service.
- Comprehensive induction training
- Ongoing on the job training and support
- Excellent opportunities for job progression
If you are interested in the position and require more information after reading the job description, or just want to chat through the role and what it involves, please contact either:
Blandine Vigliucci 01225 39 5198 blandine_vigliucci@bathnes.gov.uk
Poppy Chedzoy 01225 39 5527 or poppy_chedzoy@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: 26/06/2025
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.