Member Services Assistant

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 21 September 2026 (at County Hall, Trowbridge)

Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security

Are you thinking of starting a career in Pensions? If so we may have the perfect opportunity for you, we are currently looking for a Member Services Officer to join our team!

The Wiltshire Pension Fund provides the pension administration for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for the Wiltshire area. This involves the management of over £3 billion of assets and serves over 170 employer organisations providing pensions to more than 80,000 members.

As a Member Services Assistant within the Pensions Fund’s Member Services Team, you will be providing administrative support alongside assisting with quality control checks on incoming work and processing various tasks which will play a crucial role in enhancing the team's efficiency. This role would be a great for someone with some office experience, to gain experience in this interesting and important area of work.

Our Ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in numeracy alongside a track record of excellent customer service and organisational skills. This role would be suited to an individual with a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach, and outstanding problem-solving skills. While prior experience in pensions is desirable, it is not essential and candidates without such experience will be considered.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Sian Shepherd, Member Services Manager at sian.shepherd@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

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Application process

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