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On behalf of Nuclear Waste Services, we are looking for a Pension Administrator Inside IR35 for an 18 month contract based Hybrid working (3 days per week in Bristol or Harwell and remaining WFH)

Nuclear Waste Services brings together the UK’s leading nuclear waste management capabilities.

We have integrated the expertise of Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR), Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group’s Integrated Waste Management Programme (IWMP). This creates an organisation focused on the management of the UK’s nuclear waste, safely and securely for generations to come.We are part of the NDA group, which is undertaking the biggest clean-up project in Europe over many decades. Nuclear Waste Services is integral to this environmental clean-up mission, as we work to provide permanent answers to our country’s nuclear waste. The UK has been producing and managing radioactive waste on an industrial scale since the 1940s. However, today’s approach and capabilities for waste management need to adapt to keep pace with NDA’s decommissioning ambitions. This includes its commitment to recycle 50% of waste from decommissioning and reduce secondary wastes by around 70% by 2030.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Pensions Administrator would be to:

• Work as part of the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) pensions team, reporting to the Head of Pensions
• Act as a specialist support for the management of our ESPS DB pension scheme with a particular focus on projects delivery
• Ensure the smooth running of the different pension schemes operated for our employees.
• Governance, communication and engagement
• Coordinate Trustee board and sub-committee meetings including acting as Secretary to the admin sub-committee, and preparing reports and briefings for the Trustee as needed
• Support the delivery of Trustee governance for Magnox ESPS scheme, including regularly reviewing the risk register in partnership with the Governance and Audit Committee.
• Draft member communications and presentations with the opportunity to present to members or our Boards on areas of relevant expertise.
• Support NRS’s payroll change programme, working closely with our incumbent and new provider to ensure a smooth transition. This will include reports and data integrity testing.
• Support the delivery of industry wide projects, such as GMP equalisation/equalisation, Pension Dashboard for the ESPS scheme
• Work closely with the third part administrator and Head of Pensions to ensure effective delivery of services, including management of escalations of queries and complaints.
• Manage the risk benefits renewal, in partnership with our advisors and colleagues in the NDA team with a key focus to improve the robustness and efficiency of the process
• Perform administration and Ad-hoc activities including support the monthly payroll element reports, contribution and change report files for the various pension schemes.
• Work as part of the team to support the preparation and maintenance of budgets, including invoices, as and when needed.

Essential:

• Strong Pensions experience
• A collaborative team player who will work with NRS’ HR, Finance and Audit teams to ensure that our pension arrangements are governed effectively
• Prior experience in a pensions delivery role – (Ideally Guaranteed Minimum Pensions GMP)
• A focus on delivery, demonstrating resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best results for varied stakeholders.
• The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines.
• Good communication skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish credibility with other parts of the HR function as well as the pension trustees
• Ability to work in a team environment in an autonomous manner.
• Experience of working with external suppliers to ensure their delivery
• A recognised pensions qualification is preferred

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

We want Nuclear Waste Services to be a great place to work where everybody is action orientated, ambitious, collaborative and acts with integrity. It will combine the talent of our people and give them an environment in which to thrive. Not only will this be good for our people, but also allow Nuclear Waste Services to grow its capability even further. We will be driven by doing the right thing for our people, customers, partners, and the communities where we operate to ensure all our operations are safe and secure.

As of the 31 January 2022, Nuclear Waste Services has been set up to combine all of the NDA Waste activities, giving greater flexibility and driving improvements and synergies across the NDA Group. This brings together LLW Repository Limited, Radioactive Waste Management Limited and the NDA Integrated Waste Management Programme (each with their own IT teams, infrastructure, and systems).

Equal opportunities

Nuclear Waste Services value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We value the diversity of our people and recognise the benefits a diverse workforce can bring to the business. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, NWS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

NWS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".