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We are seeking an experienced pensions professional to undertake a focused Pension Reconciliation and Process Review project relating to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This interim assignment requires a specialist with strong technical knowledge, excellent analytical skills and proven experience working with schools, internal payroll teams and outsourced payroll providers.
The successful candidate will lead on annual reconciliations, support audit activity and review current processes to ensure compliance, accuracy and efficient future workflows.
Complete the annual reconciliation of Teachers’ Pension Scheme records received from internal and outsourced payroll functions.
Verify contributions, service data and payments made to the pension fund, ensuring all variances are identified and resolved.
Ensure reconciliation outputs meet the required standards and statutory deadlines.
Support both internal and external audits relating to Teachers’ Pension Scheme returns for the current and previous financial years.
Prepare evidence, documentation and explanations required for audit queries.
Ensure full compliance with regulatory, statutory and scheme-specific requirements.
Review existing internal and external pension-related processes, workflows and documentation.
Identify gaps, inefficiencies and risks impacting reconciliations or compliance.
Update, redesign and streamline processes to improve clarity, accuracy and alignment with Teachers’ Pensions regulations.
Provide practical recommendations that support long-term service improvement.
Liaise with schools, internal payroll teams and outsourced payroll companies to gather information, resolve discrepancies and improve communication pathways.
Provide clear explanations and technical guidance relating to Teachers’ Pensions requirements.
Ensure all interactions support improved accuracy, compliance and collaborative working.
Strong background and hands-on experience with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Detailed understanding of Teachers’ Pensions requirements, contribution structures and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working with schools, academies or multi-school environments.
Proven ability to liaise with outsourced payroll providers and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
Experience using the Teachers’ Pensions Portal.
Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage a concentrated project within tight timeframes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience delivering process reviews or service improvement recommendations.
Experience supporting pension scheme audits or compliance reviews.
Knowledge of wider LGPS or public sector pension arrangements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work remotely or on-site as required.
Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and secure data handling.
Short, focused project with clear deliverables.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pension accuracy and compliance.
Work alongside finance, payroll and school-based stakeholders.
Ideal for candidates seeking a specialist interim assignment.