Pensions Governance and Training Compliance Manager

Jobtailor; Lewes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Governance professional to support the LGPS governance framework for East Sussex. You will engage with the Head of Governance, Pensions Committee and external advisers to ensure compliant policies and strategies are developed, risks are managed, and training is delivered.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with public service pensions, and the ability to guide stakeholders through complex regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Verbal, written, and presentational communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels.
• Critical analytical skills.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data and information.
• Ability to manage projects through to completion.
• Experience working in a public service Pension Scheme.
• Experience managing legislation, regulation, and scheme governance.
• Understanding of LGPS policy context and the Pensions Regulator.

Responsibilities

• Support the Governance Team and Head of Pensions in fulfilling Fit for the Future consultation requirements.
• Ensure effective governance and regulatory compliance of the LGPS.
• Work with Head of Pensions, Head of Pensions Governance, Pensions Committee and Board, and external advisers.
• Support governance and compliance services for East Sussex Pension Fund focusing on risk and training.
• Develop policies.
• Oversee the risk register.
• Deliver and monitor training requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders across the Fund.
• Research initiatives and guidance from regulators, government bodies, and expert advisers.
• Review and create strategy and policy.
• Assist and deputise for the Head of Governance as required.
• Support management and elected members in administering the LGPS for East Sussex eligible employers and ~82,000 beneficiaries

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentational skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

• Support the Governance Team and Head of Pensions in fulfilling Fit for the Future consultation requirements
• Ensure effective governance and regulatory compliance of the LGPS
• Work with the Head of Pensions, Head of Pensions Governance, Pensions Committee and Board, and external advisers
• Support governance and compliance services for the East Sussex Pension Fund, focusing on risk and training
• Develop policies
• Oversee the risk register
• Deliver and monitor training requirements
• Engage with stakeholders across the Fund
• Research initiatives and guidance from regulators, government bodies, and expert advisers
• Review and create strategy and policy
• Assist and deputise for the Head of Governance as required
• Support management and elected members in administering the LGPS for East Sussex eligible employers and approximately 82,000 beneficiaries

Requirements

• Verbal, written, and presentational communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports
• Ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels
• Critical analytical skills
• Proven ability to analyse complex data and information
• Ability to manage projects through to completion
• Experience working in a public service Pension Scheme
• Experience managing legislation, regulation, and scheme governance
• Understanding of the policy context of public service pensions and the Pensions Regulator
• Sound technical knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations
• CV and Supporting Statement required
• Eligibility to work in the UK or applicable UK work sponsorship eligibility

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in governance and regulatory compliance within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders and manage projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations
• Governance and Compliance Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills

Hard Skills

• Policy Development
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Training Delivery

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Negotiation Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Presentational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Public Service Pension Scheme
• Pensions Regulator
• Governance Framework
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management