An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-regarded in-house pensions team supporting a large, complex Local Government Pension Scheme.
This is a senior governance role with responsibility for overseeing risk, compliance, and governance frameworks across a multi-employer scheme with a significant and diverse membership base.
The Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the Fund maintains the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include:
• Managing and developing the Fund’s risk register and control framework
• Ensuring compliance with The Pensions Regulator’s General Code and Own Risk Assessment requirements
• Advising at Committee and Board level on governance and risk matters
• Leading on governance reviews, effectiveness assessments, and framework improvements
• Overseeing regulatory and compliance activity, including breaches, complaints, and IDRPs
• Supporting strategic projects and embedding governance best practice across the organisation
• Delivering training and guidance on LGPS legislation and governance
About You
• Strong experience in pensions governance and risk management, ideally within DB schemes / LGPS
• Excellent knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Backgrounds in pensions, audit, legal, or compliance will be considered
Why Apply?
• Opportunity to work in a high-profile, strategic role with real influence
• Exposure to senior decision-making and complex governance challenges
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment
• Flexible hybrid working model
If you are looking to take the next step in your governance career and want to work in a role where you can drive real change and improvement, we would be keen to hear from you.
