Job Introduction Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Join us as a Pensions Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. This is a highly influential role where you will provide strategic leadership on all aspects of the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme, ensuring compliance with complex and evolving legislation while safeguarding the organisation’s financial and reputational position. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role As Pensions Manager, you will lead both the strategic and operational delivery of pension services for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Working within a highly regulated and evolving environment, you will interpret complex legislation and ensure accurate and compliant implementation across the Service. You will act as the principal adviser on firefighter pensions, working closely with senior leaders, HR, Finance, Payroll and external partners including scheme administrators and national bodies. You will also represent the Service at the Pension Board, supporting governance and decision-making. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing expert advice on Firefighters’ Pension Schemes and associated legislation Managing relationships with external pension administrators and ensuring service quality Overseeing pension governance, compliance, and risk management Leading pension-related projects, including remedy and legislative change programmes Developing and improving systems, processes and procedures to enhance service delivery Line management: Direct line management responsibility for a Pensions Officer and two members of bank staff, including performance management, coaching and development Key responsibilities: Delivery of national pensions projects affecting the fire sector and implementing statutory legislative changes Strengthening governance and assurance arrangements through Local Government Reorganisation. Embedding effective oversight of third-party pension administration services Enhancing data quality, reporting and compliance processes Opportunities for impact: This role is critical in protecting the Service’s financial, legal and reputational position while ensuring firefighters receive accurate pension outcomes. You will directly influence strategic decision-making and contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation. This is a hybrid role, with a blend of office and remote working. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our Core Code of Ethics: To be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence: Substantial experience of Firefighters’ Pension Schemes and relevant legislation Proven experience of leading complex pension projects and change programmes Strong ability to provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and influence decision-making Experience managing or overseeing pension administration services (including third parties) Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing and developing staff To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following questions as part of your application: Describe your experience working with Firefighters’ Pension Schemes and how you have ensured compliance with changing legislation. Tell us about a complex pension project or remedy programme you have led. What challenges did you face and what was the outcome? How have you worked with senior stakeholders and external providers to deliver high-quality pension services? Describe how you have improved processes, governance or data quality within a pensions function The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janine May , via email at Janine.may@surreycc.gov.uk We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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