We are currently seeking a Governance Manager to join a public sector client based in Wiltshire to play a pivotal role.
Job purpose:
Provide authoritative and recommended advice on a specialist area for the council and / or partners to ensure proper compliance. Advice and support to teams/service/partners on a range of topics in order to further the achievement of the council’s visions, goals and core values.
Key Responsibilities:
Specific requirements for this post:
* To be the main point of contact within the Pension Team on all matters relating to pension scheme governance, the Pensions Regulators Code of Practice 14 and all relevant statutory and non-statutory guidance impacting public sector schemes. Any material breach of this Code must be reported to the Penson Regulator, via the Local Pension Board who may impose fines on our or civil prosecutions against individuals
* To be responsible for all Fund governance arrangements, leading the development and implementation of the Funds wide-ranging governance related objectives set out in its business plan, reviewing these regularly and ensuring appropriate procedures are in place to measure success of achievement.
* Leading on the extensive requirements set out in the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), working with the other members of the Management Team to ensure compliance is achieved and where any breaches are identified that these are recorded and reported within the statutory timescales.
* Ensure any changes to processes required as a result of a GDPR are agreed and implemented within agreed timescales.
* Maintaining the Fund’s breaches log and reporting all breaches to the Pension’s Regulator or Information Commissioner, as appropriate. Resolving any fines that may be levied against the Fund as a result of any such breaches and managing the reputational risk for the Committee.
* Reporting all breaches to the Pension Committee and Local Pension Board, setting out the agreed plans being put in place to resolve any such failings for the future.
* Developing and maintaining for the Head of the Pension Fund all terms of reference, structure, roles/responsibilities, constitution etc. of the Fund’s Pension Committee and Local Pension Board.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A degree and relevant professional qualification such as (IPPM, PMI, CII) or related discipline (or ability to demonstrate skills at the required level)
* Extensive knowledge of the LGPS Regulations
* Significant previous experience of providing governance services to a large defined benefit pension scheme, with reference to Committee management and national LGPS governance standards
* Ability to demonstrate good governance and best practice in a pensions environment through compliance with industry standards and evidence of system and process improvements.
* 5 years’ experience of working in administering a large defined benefit pension scheme
* Excellent knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme management and the major factors and issues involved in pension service delivery such as the administrative, operational and financial elements.
* Significant knowledge and experience of business planning
* Extensive knowledge and experience of procurement and compliance standards
* Excellent knowledge and experience of developing and delivery training programs to a diverse audience.
* Significant experience of working in a complex environment with conflicting priorities and financial issues
If this role is of interest then please apply immediately