Employer Funding And Risk Lead

Ackerman Pierce Company; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce is recruiting an experienced Employer Funding & Risk Lead to support Wiltshire Council and the Wiltshire Pension Fund. You will identify, monitor and manage employer financial risks across more than 170 participating employers, with annual contributions around £125 million, reporting to the Head of Wiltshire Pension Fund.

The role focuses on robust funding arrangements, proactive risk identification, and providing specialist advice on employer funding and financial

Qualifications

• Experience in pension fund administration or public sector finance.
• Strong knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Understanding of employer contribution arrangements and financial liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor and manage employer financial risks across participating employers.
• Oversee and monitor employer contributions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess and respond to emerging solvency concerns and funding risks.
• Support the development and governance of employer funding arrangements.
• Coordinate admissions, changes in participation and employer exits.
• Advise on pension funding responsibilities and financial implications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Pensions knowledge

Financial risk

LGPS knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: £230- £250 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council | Pension Fund Governance & Employer Risk Management

Location: Wiltshire
Daily Rate: £250 per day
Specialism: Local Government Pensions | Employer Funding | Financial Risk

Protect financial stability. Influence critical decisions. Make a measurable impact.

Ackerman Pierce is recruiting an experienced Employer Funding & Risk Lead to support Wiltshire Council and the Wiltshire Pension Fund.

Offering £250 per day, this is an opportunity for a pensions or financial risk professional to play an important role in safeguarding the financial sustainability of a major local government pension fund.

Working closely with the Head of Wiltshire Pension Fund, you will take responsibility for identifying, monitoring and managing employer-related financial risks across a diverse network of more than 170 participating employers.

With annual employer pension contributions of approximately £125 million, this position offers substantial professional responsibility and the opportunity to influence decisions that directly affect the Fund's long‑term financial resilience.

The Opportunity

You will help ensure that employer funding arrangements remain robust, financial exposures are identified early and appropriate action is taken to protect the interests of the Fund and its members.

Working with local authorities, education providers, charities and other participating organisations, you will provide specialist advice on employer funding, financial obligations, organisational changes and emerging risks.

This position requires strong analytical judgement, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate complex pensions matters into practical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Financial Risk: Proactively identify, assess and monitor financial and operational risks associated with participating employers, recognising changes that could affect individual funding positions or the Fund overall.

Contribution Monitoring: Oversee employer contribution arrangements, ensuring payments are received accurately and on time, with appropriate action taken where discrepancies or delays arise.

Employer Solvency: Monitor financial stability and emerging solvency concerns, assessing potential exposure and escalating material risks to the Head of Wiltshire Pension Fund.

Funding & Financial Sustainability: Support the effective management of employer funding arrangements and contribute to protecting the Fund's long‑term financial position.

Employer Admissions & Cessations: Manage and coordinate processes associated with new employer admissions, organisational restructures, changes in participation and employer exits.

Pension Risk Governance: Support the development and application of appropriate risk management arrangements, ensuring emerging issues are identified, documented and addressed.

Specialist Employer Advice: Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for participating organisations, providing guidance on pension funding responsibilities, financial implications and employer‑related pension matters.

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective working relationships across the Fund's extensive employer network, encouraging engagement, transparency and timely communication.

Senior Management Reporting: Provide clear analysis, risk assessments and recommendations to support informed decisions by senior pension fund leadership.

About You

We are looking for an experienced pensions, funding or financial risk professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent analytical and stakeholder management capabilities.

You will ideally demonstrate:

Experience within pension fund administration, employer funding, financial risk management or a related public‑sector finance environment.

Good working knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and employer funding responsibilities.

An understanding of employer contribution arrangements, pension liabilities and financial risk.

Experience assessing financial information, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate action.

Knowledge of employer admissions, cessations, organisational restructuring or pension fund participation arrangements.

Strong communication and relationship management skills, with confidence advising employers and senior stakeholders.

Excellent analytical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues and supporting effective governance.

Experience working with local authority pension funds or multi‑employer pension schemes would be particularly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

£250 Per Day
A specialist opportunity offering a competitive daily rate.

Significant Financial Responsibility
Contribute to monitoring employer funding arrangements within a pension fund receiving approximately £125 million in annual employer contributions.

Direct Strategic Engagement
Work closely with the Head of Wiltshire Pension Fund, providing insight and recommendations on material funding and solvency risks.

Diverse Employer Relationships
Engage with more than 170 participating employers across local government, education, charities and wider public services.

Meaningful Professional Impact
Help strengthen financial governance, manage employer‑related risks and protect the long‑term sustainability of pension arrangements.