Medical Pensions Manager (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
In this exciting role you will initiate, prepare, implement and support the complete process of Ill Health Retirement for Police Officers and Police Staff within Thames Valley Police. You will ensure that individual cases meet the criteria for retirement in accordance with regulations and guidance whilst maintaining professional development and participating in relevant working groups, seminars and conferences on an internal, regional and national level. You will develop relevant policies, procedures and guidance relating to the role and will represent Thames Valley Police at all Home Office Medical Appeals. You will present the Pension Scheme Manager legal and medical position in all cases ensuring an informed decision. Developing effective working relationships with case workers in respect of case management, advice and legislative changes.
The ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing is essential for this role whilst being confident with the ability to adapt your style when dealing with internal and external stakeholders of all levels. You will be able to maintain information in a confidential manner and be objective and analytical when dealing with complex and emotive problems. A high degree of personal resilience is required in order to deal with the demands and challenges of this post. You will be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision whilst managing a complex and dynamic workload. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential along with a willingness to learn new systems as required. A willingness to travel to various locations around the force area is required.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23136. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1 February 2026.
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