Pensions Technical Manager – Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

Overview

In this role you lead a specialist pensions technical team within the Government People Function, delivering expert guidance on UK pension schemes and ensuring legislative compliance. You will work closely with the Pensions Policy team and senior stakeholders to support remediation, policy implementation, and complex casework across public service schemes. The role offers breadth across governance, legal challenges, and change projects in a high-profile government setting. You will help shape pension policy and standards for a large, diverse workforce, contributing to the Civil Service People Plan goals.

Pay / Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive, diverse culture
• Civil Service Pension with employer contributions
• Minimum 25 days leave (up to 30)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small specialist technical team
• Provide expert technical guidance to Cabinet Office Ministers, governance boards, and senior leaders
• Coordinate legal support and represent Cabinet Office in court hearings
• Drive remediation and change projects (e.g., CSPS 2015, McCloud)
• Investigate and resolve systemic non-compliance with scheme provisions
• Assess and implement changes to scheme rules with policy and union consultations
• Deputise for the Head of Pensions Technical
• Contribute to broader team objectives and culture

Key requirements

• Proven track record of managing and developing staff
• Strong understanding of UK pension regulations and legislation
• Willingness to take a flexible, proactive approach to researching new areas
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate complex pensions issues
• Recognised Industry Pension Qualification at level 4 (or commitment to obtain)
• Experience in public service pensions or defined benefit schemes (desirable)

• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Adaptability
• Understanding of UK pension regulations and legislation
• Ability to translate complex pension matters for stakeholders
• Experience with pension scheme rule changes and policy implementation

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