Pensions Governance Manager

Aviva; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £50k

Bonus 10%

Pension up to 14%

Holiday 29 days

Private Medical

Share Plan

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aviva Master Trust (AMT) is seeking a Pensions Governance Manager to support the AMT Trustee and Committees, ensuring compliance with pensions legislation and Pensions Regulator requirements. You will drive governance improvements, oversee key supervisory documents, and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate information for decision-making.

Working with the Governance Lead, you will deliver MI and governance documentation, manage the Forward Planner and Action

Qualifications

• Member oriented and a subject matter expert in DC pensions governance and The Pensions Regulator.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience of managing and presenting to senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively with others including Trustee Directors.
• PMI or other pensions qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement a robust governance framework in line with TPR requirements and industry best practice.
• Drive key governance and supervisory documents, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for timely information and decision-making.
• Support delivery of high-quality MI and governance documentation enabling the AMT Board and Committees to achieve strategic objectives.
• Contribute to Forward Planner/Calendar and Action Log for Trustee Board/Committees and participate in governance meetings.
• Provide guidance across governance and regulatory matters, including projects by outsourced partners and TPR engagement.

Skills

Pensions governance

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

PMI qualification

Education

PMI or pensions qualifications

Job description

Pensions Governance Manager

Salary circa £50,000 (DOE)

We have an exciting opportunity to join Aviva Master Trust’s (AMT) Governance Team to provide supporting services to the AMT Trustee, including Board and its Committees. You will have responsibility for compliance with pensions legislation, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) requirements and Codes of Practice. This role as the AMT Pensions Governance Manager is to help the Board in achieving and maintaining a strong governance framework within the Aviva Master Trust by providing insight and adding value, driving key activities and ultimately improving outcomes for the AMT’s members.

A bit about the job:

The Pensions Governance Manager will maintain and implement a robust governance framework in line with TPR’s requirements and industry best practice. Responsible for driving key governance and supervisory documents, the role requires close collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the right people receive the right information at the right time, supporting effective decision-making and the achievement of statutory deadlines. Working closely with other AMT Governance Team members, the successful candidate will ensure activity is progressed, documented, and evidenced in line with our obligations as an authorised master trust.

Working alongside the Pensions Governance Lead, the role will support the delivery of high-quality MI and governance documentation that enables the AMT Board and Committees (including the Member Experience & Communications, Investment and Audit & Risk) to achieve their strategic objectives. The role will extend itself to support with updates and oversight of the Forward Planner/Calendar and Action Log for Trustee Board/Committees and contributing to AMT Team and Board meetings on governance activities. The position also plays an important role in both regular and ad‑hoc activity, including value for members assessments, the Chair's Statement, and the annual supervisory return. In addition, it provides support and guidance across a range of governance and regulatory matters, including projects undertaken by outsourced partners, TPR engagement activity, and evolving industry best practice.

Close partnership with the Operations teams will be key to monitoring adherence to SLAs and other performance metrics, including complaints. The role will also be responsible for conducting timely and thorough reviews of AMT policies, drawing on wider internal and external expertise where appropriate. This includes promoting consistency with, and adoption of, Aviva policy best practice where relevant.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Member oriented and a subject matter expert in DC pensions governance and The Pensions Regulator.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience of managing and presenting to senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively with others including Trustee Directors.
• PMI or other pensions qualifications.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity: 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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