Apprentice Pensions Technician

Ready to start your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheshire Pension Fund Service as an Apprentice Pension Technician. Whether you're leaving education, looking for your first career step, or wanting to develop valuable professional skills, this apprenticeship offers the chance to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of our supportive and welcoming Pension Service team, you'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and play an important role in delivering services that support thousands of pension scheme members.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you will work towards the Level 3 Pensions Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. The programme typically lasts 12 to 18 months, fully online learning, followed by an End Point Assessment period of up to 2 months. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by a dedicated line manager, workplace mentor, programme tutor and our Inclusive Apprenticeship coordinator.

You'll be joining an award-winning apprenticeship programme that has been recognised as a Top 100 Apprentice Employer, Regional Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, a CIPD National Finalist for Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year, and most recently Highly Commended Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Employer of the Year.

We offer modern, collaborative workspaces, flexible ways of working, and a range of excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee rewards programme, retail discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme. We're also proud to hold Investors in People Gold accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting and developing our people.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Play Your Part.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Chester

Job Category

Administration, Apprenticeships, Finance

Grade

Apprentice

Salary Min

£25,614 per annum

Salary Max

£26,016 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

08/11/2026

Ref No

W4881

Documents

• 2026 Employer of choice careers handout.pdf

  (PDF, 2346kb)

• Apprentice Journey.pdf

  (PDF, 206.04kb)

• Pensions Administrator Apprentice Oct-26.pdf

  (PDF, 472.18kb)

• apprenticeship_roles_and_responsibilities.pdf

  (PDF, 195.47kb)

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

We are a Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community.

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you would like more information.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited to interview during the week commencing 16 November, with interviews scheduled to take place during the week commencing 23 November.

Information about the apprenticeship standard & End Point Assessment please follow link Pensions administrator / Skills England

For further information about Apprenticeships at Cheshire West and Chester Council click here

We may close this job when a suitable number of applications have been received.

Please note that this Apprenticeship is subject to your eligibility to undertake this Apprenticeship Programme. This will be checked by our training provider partner.

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.

For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.