Ref: HB18842
Location: Hybrid working (1–2 days per week office-based in the South West)
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.