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    Technical Policy Adviser - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Universities Superannuation Scheme

    Universities Superannuation Scheme
    Universities Superannuation Scheme Liverpool, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Technical Policy Adviser

    Business Area: Technical Policy

    Place of Work: Liverpool

    Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract



    Team Overview -->

    When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

    Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

    About the role

    In your role as Technical Policy Adviser you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to use your technical knowledge and expertise to interpret scheme rules/legislation, as well as other current and forthcoming regulatory and legislative changes. You will support the pensions business' awareness of the changes, its understanding of the potential operational and strategic implications, and in implementing processes and policies to ensure compliance.

    What you will be doing

    As a trusted part of the Technical Policy you will be responsible for:

  • Provide guidance on all legislative and technical aspects of pension regulations/scheme rules to the pensions business ensuring that current working practices meet the requirements
  • Develop and maintain a forward look at pensions legislation, regulation and practice, identifying issues which will affect the scheme and supporting on developing proactive responses and solutions on pensions (as opposed to investment) issues; and
  • Provide technical support to the Technical Policy team in key projects and day-to-day matters, including technical queries, employer participation and debt, and scheme rules changes.

    • About you

    We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

    To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Experience in Pensions consulting/legal/technical environment
  • Excellent knowledge of pensions legislation and regulatory framework
  • Ideally familiar with USS scheme rules and practice, or with similar non-associated multi-employer schemes.

    • Why join us?

    How we will reward you

  • Great starting salary
  • Generous annual leave package
  • Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
  • Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing services , private healthcare, discounted gym membership
  • Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
  • Employee Volunteer Day's to support the communities where you work and live
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

    • Our culture and values

    Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

    - Integrity
    - Collaboration
    - Excellence

    About us

    Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £ (at 31 March To find out more, please visit

    USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .



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