Main Purpose: HR Business PartnerProvide specialist leadership and governance for all pension and medical retirement processes and related matters across Essex and Kent Police to ensure fair, timely and compliant decisions under the Police Pension Schemes and LGPS, manage complex casework and support Scheme Managers with statutory responsibilities, and maintains effective operation of the Pension Boards.Represent both forces in medical appeals and complaints, develop and refine policies and operating models, and provide expert insight, regulatory compliance, and national liaison. The role oversees data, reporting and required change activity, including legislative reform, while managing the HR and Pension Adviser to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery on a day to day basis.Main Responsibilities: HR Business PartnerAct as the Essex and Kent Pension Authority and lead for both forces on managing and delivering the medical health retirement process for both officers and staff, ensuring compliance with all Police Regulations, employment law, Police Pension Regulations () and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations to ensure fair, accurate, and timely decisions on retirement and injury benefits, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organisational policies. Manage and resolve complex pension and medical retirement casework, ensuring full compliance with Police Pension Scheme and LGPS regulations including overseeing medical appeals, discretionary