Pensions Technical Manager -Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

Pensions Technical Manager Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

On behalf of the Cabinet Office (Pensions Board), we are looking for a Pensions Technical Manager Senior Executive Officer (SEO) based in London, Glasgow or York (Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time)

For this Cabinet Office vacancy, PSR will conduct the initial sift of applications. Following this stage, the Hiring Manager will undertake a detailed assessment of candidates to determine suitability for progression within the recruitment process.

Salary

?45,292 - ?49,073 (National)

?49,458 - ?53,629 (London)

A [1] Civil Service Pension[2] with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

CO - Government People Group (GPG)

Number of jobs available

1

Job description

The Technical Manager leads a small specialist team responsible for providing expert technical advice on all our schemes, ensuring informed decision making and compliance with relevant legislation. The role holder will report to the Head of Technical and work closely with the Pensions Policy team.

Person specification

• (Essential) Proven track record of managing and developing staff.
• (Essential) A good understanding of the regulations and legislation, which govern UK pension schemes, and experience of working in the pension industry.
• (Essential) Willingness and ability to take a flexible and proactive approach researching and progressing new areas.
• (Essential) Strong and effective stakeholder management with a track record of helping colleagues at all levels understand complex pensions issues.
• (Essential) Recognised Industry Pension Qualification at level 4 (or above) or commitment to undertake a qualification once in role.
• (Desirable) Experience of working on public service pensions or private sector defined benefit schemes

As the Technical Manager you are responsible for leading, supporting and developing the technical team, creating a positive working environment and ensuring effective delivery of the team's responsibilities. These may include, but not be limited to:

• Providing expert technical advice or guidance to stakeholders including: Cabinet Office Ministers, Governance Boards and Senior Leaders.
• HM Treasury in their role as policy owners for public service pensions.
• Project teams responsible for remediation and change projects inc. the CSPS 2015 or McCloud remedy.
• Scheme Administrators and the casework team to support complex casework.
• Prospective and current employers in our pension schemes.
• Cabinet Office's Future Civil Service team.
• Leading the Scheme Manager's response to legal challenges against scheme rule provisions, coordinating legal support and representing Cabinet Office in court hearings.
• Representing the Cabinet Office at a range of cross-Government, external forums and at court hearings
• Investigating and resolving any systemic non-compliance- with scheme provisions, identified through audits etc.
• Assessing and implementing required changes to scheme rules in conjunction with the Policy team inc. the completion of union consultations and managing the legislative process.
• Deputising for the Head of Pensions Technical.
• Contributing to the wider objectives of the team and team culture.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Understanding of the regulations and legislation, which govern UK pension schemes and translating these complex matters for stakeholders.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of ?45,292, Cabinet Office contributes ?13,121 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. [10] Find out what [11] benefits a Civil Service Pension provides

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A [12] Civil Service Pension[13] which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our [14] candidate [15] g[16] uidance [17] ([18] opens in a new window[19] ) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Application process

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. A Personal Statement against the skills and experience (maximum 750 words)

Your CV and Personal Statement are your opportunities to show us how your experience means that you meet the criteria for this role. Your CV should cover your skills, qualifications, job history, and achievements to date and your Personal

Statement is the chance to further expand on this and give specific examples of where you have demonstrated the desired skills. Giving examples rather than just saying you're experienced with a certain requirement will strengthen your statement and enable the sift panel to understand more about your suitability for the role.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the Personal Statement element.

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Selection process

A sift will be conducted on the CV and Personal Statement. Candidates successful at the sift stage will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held virtually and more information will be provided once you progress to the interview stage. The success profiles to be assessed at the interview are listed in this advert. You will also be asked to complete a presentation. Further details will be provided once you progress to the interview stage.

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date - w/c 26 October 2026

Expected interview date/s - w/c 16 November 2026

Interview location - Google Meets

Reasonable adjustments

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a nondisabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Further information

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security clearance.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme EUSS nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or presettled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020. Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service