NHS Pensions Administrator

Payroll Bureau Pensions Administrator 

Home Based (Fully remote UK role)

 Description 

We’re Civica, and we make software and deliver services that help provide critical support to citizens all around the world. From local and central government to education, health and care, over 5,000 public bodies globally rely on Civica solutions to deliver essential services to more than 100 million people. 

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we operate—supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. With over 21 years of continuous growth behind us, we're continuing to expand and strengthen our HR & Payroll services, helping customers deliver accurate, compliant, and trusted outcomes. 

Why you’ll love this opportunity as an NHS Pension Administrator at Civica 

The Pensions Administrator role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, delivering excellent customer service, and is looking to build a career in pensions and payroll services. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing essential pension administration tasks while working within a supportive team environment. You’ll play an important part in ensuring services are delivered accurately and on time, directly supporting clients and their employees.

What makes this role especially rewarding is the variety of work and the opportunity to become a trusted first point of contact for clients, helping resolve issues and building strong professional relationships. With clear processes, service-level goals, and exposure to Civica’s payroll platforms, the position offers valuable experience, career development opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a real impact through reliable and efficient pension service delivery.

• Maintain Payroll Bureau procedures in general and for each customer 
• Ensure the operational delivery of all customers. Focusing on managed services to the agreed customer service levels and as outlined in processing checklists 
• Management of day-to-day pay-related matters including responding to pay and pension queries and managing employee data 
• All statutory pension monthly and annual returns are made in a timely manner 
• Calculating employee and employer Pension contributions and adjusting as required 
• Statutory compliance with all pensions related practices and guidance given to customers, keeping abreast of statutory legislation 
• Completion of end-of-year activities per customer 
• Involvement with implementation of new allocated customer business or changes to their pension set-up 
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of any employee system, to meet company, legal and statutory requirements 
• Build up relationships with all contacts, providing outstanding customer service and regular meetings 

Experience / Qualifications 

• CIPP qualified or interested in completing payroll qualification, sponsored by Civica 
• Experience working with payroll software  
• Great organisational and numeracy skills, working to deadlines and completing complex tasks 
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation, tax laws and Pension auto enrolment 

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work 
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

Why You'll Love Working with Us 
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.  
 
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect: 

Time Off & Work-Life Balance 

✔ 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days! 
✔ Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering. 
 

Financial Well-being & Security 

✔ Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future. 
✔ Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness. 
✔ Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum. 
✔ Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents). 

Health & Perks 

✔ Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare. 
✔ Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more. 
✔ Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.

✔ Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme – A wide range of electric & hybrid vehicles. 
✔ Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities. 
✔ Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded. 

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission. 

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.