Directorate: Assurance & Public Protection Salary: Allowance of £127 shall be paid to the members for each meeting or training that they attend. Location: Remote Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ROLES OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE BARNET LOCAL PENSION BOARD Key features and functions of the role The London Borough of Barnet, as Administering Authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme, is seeking two employer representatives of a participating employer, three scheme member representatives and one independent member to join the Local Pension Board as set out below under the section 'Roles required'. The Local Pension Board is made up of representatives from active scheme members, retired or deferred members and scheme employers, along with an independent member. Key features and functions of the role Your role as a member of the Local Pension Board will be to assist the Senior LGPS Officer in ensuring that the scheme complies with legislation relating to its governance and administration in line with the Public Sector Pension Scheme Act 2013, the Local Government Scheme (LGPS) Regulations 2013 (as amended) and any requirement of The Pensions Regulator. The features of the role will include (but not be restricted to) the: * Review of management, administrative and governance * Review of the compliance of scheme employers with their duties; * Review of documents required by the Regulations; * Review of scheme member and employer communications; * Review of complaints received by the Senior LGPS Officer and the application of the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure and Pension Ombudsman referrals where appropriate; * Review of the exercise of employer and administering authority discretions; * Review of the Pension Fund risk register; * Review of the adherence of subjects to their legal duty to report items of administration that have a 'material significance' to The Pensions Regulator. Key responsibilities of the role - You will be required to comply with the Pension Fund training strategy; - You will sign and comply with the London Borough of Barnet's Local Pension Board Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; Qualities and skills required for the role. - You should be able to demonstrate the following essential qualities and skills required to undertake this role: - To be able to interpret, assess and where necessary critique management information and reports; - To be able to make objective recommendations, ensuring that you are at all times working in the best interests of the Scheme Manager; * To already possess or show an aptitude to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the LGPS Regulations and The Pension Regulator's Trustee Toolkit and Code of Practice. Experience and knowledge that will support this role * Knowledge and experience of governance or management of pension schemes; * An awareness of key aspects of the administration of the LGPS; * Prior experience of committee work. Term of office The term of office will be 4 years You should be able to attend training sessions and evening board meetings either on MS Teams or at Hendon Town Hall. The period of appointment is four years and the Local Pension Board will meet quarterly. An allowance of £127 shall be paid to the members of the Local Pension Board for each meeting or training that they attend. Roles Required - 2 employer representatives from an admitted or scheduled body (e.g., London Borough of Barnet, CSG or Middlesex University) - 3 scheme member representatives (employee side) comprising: - 1 active member - 2 retired/deferred members - Local Pension Board - 1 independent member/advisor * Having no current employment, contractual, financial or other material interest in the Council or any Fund employer and not being a member of the LGPS Fund. Independent and Scheme Members shall be appointed following a public recruitment, selection and interview process. *You cannot be an Independent Member if you are… - Currently, or have been in the last 5 years, a Councillor or an employee at the London Borough of Barnet - Closely associated with anyone who is now, or has been in the last 5 years, a Councillor or employee of the London Borough of Barnet - An active member of any political party either now, or at any time during, the last 5 years - Currently, or have been in the last 5 years, holding a public profile in relation to political activities or having involvement in a lead or prominent position in a significant contentious issue with the Council Barnet Council is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community How to apply Please submit your expression of interest by indicating which position you wish to apply for and emailing a copy of your CV and supporting statement by the closing date of 23rd Feb 2026. Successful applicants must be available to attend training and evidence completion of their mandatory training. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.