Trustee Governance support

Railpen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pension administration firm in the UK is looking for a Trustee Governance Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting governance activities aligned with the Pensions Regulator’s Code and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of pension governance and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary alongside several employee wellbeing benefits. The work environment is hybrid with offices in Darlington and London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Eye care vouchers

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of pension scheme governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drafting governance frameworks, policies, and contractual schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to achieve Trustee Governance deliverables.
• Ensure timely delivery of governance workstreams with internal SMEs and external advisors.

Skills

Pension scheme governance understanding

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

Trustee Governance Specialist

We have an excellent opportunity for a Trustee Governance Specialist to become part of our dedicated Trustee Governance team for a period of 12 months (FTC), based either in our Darlington or London office (hybrid working).

Who We Are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The Role

As Trustee Governance Specialist, you’ll provide dedicated support to achieve the Trustee Governance deliverables included in our General Code of Practice project, ensuring delivery of high-priority governance enhancements aligned with the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice and the Trustee’s strategic goals. You will also liaise extensively with internal SMEs and the Trustee’s external advisors to ensure timely delivery of governance workstreams, led by the project team.

The Person

The successful candidate will have an extensive understanding of pension scheme governance and regulatory requirements and experience of drafting governance frameworks, policies, and contractual schedules. They will be able to apply this knowledge to deliver bespoke solutions in a highly complex environment, thinking creatively, and sensitive to the circumstances of our schemes and the Trustee.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, with an attention to detail. You will have the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with confidence.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• We provide a Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Colleague referral scheme

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• Give as you earn scheme
• Paid volunteering days

Next Steps

Please apply via the apply button or visit Careers at Railpen by 12th January 2026.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.