Pension Fund Governance Manager

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Fund Governance Manager to lead governance arrangements for their Pension Fund. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of pension regulations and 5+ years of experience in the field. This role focuses on ensuring compliance and developing training programs. A friendly work environment with competitive salary and benefits awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

25% market supplement

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience administering a large defined benefit pension scheme.
• Extensive, proven knowledge of LGPS Regulations.
• Strong understanding of business planning and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review governance arrangements for the Pension Fund.
• Work collaboratively to ensure governance matters are embedded.
• Lead on GDPR requirements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of LGPS Regulations

Communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Experience in training delivery

Job description

Overview

Salary: £65,516 - £68,119 (Inclusive of 25% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Wiltshire Pension Fund - Driving Financial Resilience

Our dynamic Wiltshire Pension Fund Management team are on the lookout for a Fund Governance Manager!

The Wiltshire Pension Fund administers pensions on behalf of around 180 different employer organisations, ranging from local authorities, FE colleges, academies, charities and third-party service providers. The Pension Team is responsible for the governance and administration of the Wiltshire Pension Fund.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review all governance arrangements and objectives for the Wiltshire Pension Fund.
• Work collaboratively across the Pension Fund to ensure governance matters are understood and embedded, including policy compliance and implementation of internal audit actions.
• Lead on GDPR requirements, ensuring compliance is achieved, with any breaches accurately recorded and reported per statutory guidelines.
• Ensure change requirements are implemented efficiently.
• Ensure the Fund is operating correctly from an audit perspective and maintain compliance with current regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Fund’s contracts.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience administering a large defined benefit pension scheme.
• Extensive, proven knowledge of LGPS Regulations, Committee management and national LGPS governance standards.
• Strong understanding of business planning, procurement and compliance standards.
• Experience developing and delivering training programmes for a diverse audience.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate colleagues to collaborate and drive change.

Desirable attributes

• Ability to focus on supporting change and driving innovation.
• Pro-active, solution-focused approach to pensions management.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 25% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Role details and compliance

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Jennifer Devine, Head of Wiltshire Pension Fund, at [e-mail]

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

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