Governance and Communications Officer

Oxfordshire County Council; Vale of White Horse; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Generous annual leave

LGPS employer contributions 18.9%

Job summary

Oxfordshire Pension Fund is seeking a Governance and Communications Officer to support governance and communications across governance, operations and investments. You will help keep records, assist committee meetings, and ensure timely communications with members and employers.

You will manage documentation, support risk/compliance reporting, and maintain training and performance records, while working with autonomy and guidance from experienced colleagues to deepen your knowledge of pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, governance, compliance or communications support role.
• Public sector or regulated environment experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain governance records and documentation.
• Support Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board meetings.
• Contribute to risk and compliance reporting.
• Maintain training and performance information.
• Keep website, portals and communications accurate and up to date.

Skills

Governance support

Communications

Administrative skills

Record keeping

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Website portals

Job description

About the team

At Oxfordshire Pension Fund, we are proud to deliver an essential public service that makes a real difference to the lives of over 85,000 scheme members and hundreds of employers across the region. As part of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, we manage assets of over £4 billion and play a key role in safeguarding the retirement benefits of current and future generations.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are investing in our people, strengthening our teams and building a modern, innovative and future-ready pension service.

We offer meaningful careers, progression opportunities, investment in learning and development, and a supportive environment where colleagues can grow their skills, broaden their experience and develop rewarding long-term careers.

Whether your interests lie in pension administration, governance, communications, systems, investments, finance or transformation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals and help shape the future of one of the most significant public sector pension funds in the country.

We embrace innovation, invest in technology, support flexible and agile ways of working, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas that improve services for our members, employers and stakeholders.

Whether you are starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Oxfordshire Pension Fund is a place where you can learn, grow and make a lasting difference.

About the Role

We are looking for a Governance and Communications Officer to support the effective governance and communications of the Pension Fund. Working closely with colleagues across governance, communications, operations and investments, you will help ensure that our governance arrangements are well organised, accurate and effective, while supporting clear and timely communication with our members and employers.

This is a varied role where you will maintain important governance records and documentation, support Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board meetings, contribute to risk and compliance reporting, maintain training and performance information, and help keep our website, portals and communications accurate and up to date. You will work with a good degree of autonomy while receiving support from experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of pension fund governance and communications.

About you

You will be an organised, reliable and detail-focused individual with experience in an administrative, governance, compliance or communications support role, ideally within the public sector or another regulated environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and producing clear written information, including reports, minutes, action logs or performance information.

You will have strong communication, interpersonal and digital skills, alongside the confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. An understanding of governance principles, risk management and information governance will be important, together with a willingness to develop your knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Above all, you will bring a collaborative approach, good judgement and a commitment to integrity, confidentiality and high-quality customer service.

Could this be you?

Before applying, we recommend reviewing the attached job description. It contains further information about the role and the essential criteria we will use during the selection process.

Rewards and benefits

At OCC, you'll be part of a team that's not only passionate about what we do, but also about how we do it. We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, and we're proud to offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do.

Hybrid working

Flexibility is important to deliver the service and to suit individual lifestyles, we encourage discussion at interviews as we acknowledge there isn't a one size fits all approach.

Culture of flexible working

Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth

Technology

to support agile working - with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity

Employee Assistance Programme

with health and wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

up to 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to 'buy' additional time off

Local Government Pension Scheme

employer contributions up to 18.9%

Discounts

local and national offers for shopping and travel

All posts are eligible for up to three SPAs for both EP and SSEP roles. Previously awarded SPAs will also be honoured.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 7 November 2026 Interviews will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams soon after.

For informal enquiries or further information about the role, please contact: Mukhtar Master on [e-mail] .Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.