Independent Chair, Armed Forces Pension Board

PensionsAge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pension Board seeks an experienced chair to lead governance for Armed Forces pension schemes. You will work with the Scheme Manager and key stakeholders, including Ministers and DBS, to ensure compliance with regulations and promote transparency.

You will establish agenda cadence, oversee decision records, and drive equality, efficiency and public accountability in board operations, reporting annually to the Scheme Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience chairing at board level in a pensions environment.
• Understanding of public sector pension policy and governance context.
• Ability to command confidence of Ministers, board members and scheme members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional conduct.
• Capacity to analyse information and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Armed Forces Pension Governance on behalf of the Scheme Manager.
• Ensure Board operates under the Terms of References and achieves compliance.
• Promote consensus among Board members and stakeholders; facilitate resolution of disagreements.
• Report annually on Board activities to the Scheme Manager and maintain knowledge of Pension valuations.

Skills

Board governance

Pension policy

Stakeholder management

Public sector governance

Job description

The Pension Board seeks an experienced chair to lead governance for Armed Forces pension schemes. You will work with the Scheme Manager and key stakeholders, including Ministers and DBS, to ensure compliance with regulations and promote transparency.

You will establish agenda cadence, oversee decision records, and drive equality, efficiency and public accountability in board operations, reporting annually to the Scheme Manager.