The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Employer Funding Manager to join our dynamic Surrey Pension Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the operational delivery of employer funding activities within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), supporting over 130,000 members and 500 participating employers.
Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Role
You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders-including employers, actuaries, auditors, and legal advisors-to ensure the effective management of employer funding operations. This includes cessations, admissions, conversions, and supporting large-scale events such as valuations.
You will lead the day-to-day operations of the employer funding team, ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation and policy. A core part of your role will involve supporting the delivery of large-scale scheme events, such as valuations, in alignment with the funding strategy.
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers and professional partners is essential, alongside monitoring employer performance against agreed service level agreements and internal KPIs. Collaboration with customer engagement teams will be key to delivering effective employer training and guidance. You will also provide accurate data and insights to support reporting for Committees and the Board. Finally, the role requires driving continuous improvement through process optimisation and embracing digital innovation.
Shortlisting criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
A proven track record in pensions management, particularly within defined benefit schemes.
Strong understanding of public sector pensions, funding strategies, and statutory regulations.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial/pensions data.
Experience in leading teams and managing performance.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage non-specialist audiences.
A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering a first-class customer experience.
Experience managing services under commercial agreements.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a £6bn fund supporting public service employees across Surrey.
Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Lead meaningful change and innovation in pension service delivery.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs