JOB: Pensions Apprentice (Business Administration Level 3) – 2 Posts
Employer: South Tyneside Council
Department: Tyne and Wear Pension Fund
Location: Town Hall, South Shields
Salary: £8.22 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term, 18 months
Hours: 37 per week (Full-time)
Closing Date: 27 February 2026 (12 noon)
About the Role
Two apprenticeship opportunities to complete a Business Administration Level 3 qualification while working within either the Member Services Team or Employer Services Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support front-line pension administration services
- Assist with day-to-day operations within the pensions team
- Help deliver services to pension scheme members and employers
- Develop transferable business administration skills
- Contribute to service improvement, automation and digitisation initiatives
About the Organisation
Tyne and Wear Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and also administers LGPS for Teesside Pension Fund. It is the fourth largest LGPS fund in England and Wales, employing around 100 staff.
Entry Requirements
- Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE grade A*–C (4–9)
- Adjusted requirements apply for applicants with an EHCP
- No skilled worker visa sponsorship available
Benefits
- Formal qualification (Business Administration Level 3)
- Practical experience in a large public-sector pension fund
- Local authority benefits package
To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.