Dave Stanbury
@davestanbury
Experienced pensions professional specializing in dispute resolution, governance, and operational leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced pensions professional with over 19 years' experience across Local Government, Firefighters, Police, NHS, Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes. I deliver clear technical guidance and lead projects that improve processes and member experience.
In my recent roles I have been the single point of contact for IDRP and Ombudsman cases, led remedy and options exercises, managed end-to-end pension operations, and run teams delivering administration for thousands of members. I have a strong track record in dispute resolution, complaint handling, governance, statutory reporting and stakeholder engagement.
I focus on practical improvements—developing semi-automated processes, producing management reports, delivering training, and ensuring SLA and statutory compliance—to reduce escalations and enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Resolution Technical Lead
Local Pensions Partnership
Jun 2025 - Present (9 months)
Single point of contact for IDRP, Ombudsman cases and complaints, producing monthly reports and arranging redress while maintaining technical governance across LGPS, Police and Firefighters' schemes.
Principal Pensions Administrator
Local Pensions Partnership
Feb 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Provided technical support to bereavements operations, approved death grant recommendations, conducted system testing and delivered process improvements and training to improve payroll and administration efficiency.
Pensions Manager
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Managed pension operations for FPS and LGPS, led McCloud remedy and O'Brien exercises, completed year-end accounts and statutory submissions while chairing project meetings and delivering stakeholder communications.
Administration Manager
XPS Administration
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)
Managed a team delivering DB and DC administration for 8,000 members, led scheme acquisition projects, ensured SLA compliance and implemented process improvements and reporting for clients and trustees.
Senior Pension Administrator
XPS Administration
Aug 2017 - Oct 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Performed complex administration tasks including Annual Allowance calculations, pension increases, team deputising and production of monthly invoices and annual benefit statements.
Pension Team Leader
SERCO Anglia Support Partnership
Oct 2014 - Aug 2017 (2 years 10 months)
Managed a multi-site team of 12 administering the NHS Pension Scheme, delivered training and presentations on scheme changes, and produced reports for finance directors and hospital boards.
Senior Pension Administrator
Cartwright
Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 1 month)
Processed defined contribution contributions, maintained member records, prepared monthly cashflows and assisted with pension calculations and annual benefit statements.
Pensions Officer
Essex County Council
Nov 2004 - Sep 2011 (6 years 10 months)
Maintained member records and processed LGPS benefit calculations, liaised with payroll for contribution data, produced procedure notes and trained colleagues on benefit calculations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Local Pensions Partnership (LPFA training)
LPFA Stage 1 & Stage 2, Pensions Administration
Completed LPFA Stage 1 and Stage 2 training in pensions administration and technical practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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