As we continue to respond to pensions reform and the Government’s “Fit for the Future” agenda, we are investing in the next stage of our digital and data transformation. To support this, we are recruiting a Head of Data and Analytics — a pivotal new role that will shape how we use data to drive investment performance, insight, and operational excellence across LGPS Central.
Based in Wolverhampton, this role will take delegated responsibility from the Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COTO) for implementing our enterprise Data Strategy — overseeing our data architecture, analytics capability, and governance frameworks.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our data infrastructure to support a £45bn pension pool (set to grow significantly by March 2026), enabling smarter, faster, and more informed decision-making across every part of the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading LGPS investment pools and shape the future of how data powers investment management, governance, and client outcomes.
As our Head of Data and Analytics, you’ll lead the design, delivery, and embedding of our enterprise Data Strategy. Lead the implementation of LGPS Central’s enterprise Data Strategy, ensuring data becomes a trusted and strategic asset across the organisation.
Develop and deliver a target data architecture that supports performance reporting, portfolio management, risk oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Work in partnership with the Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COTO) and Data Director to define the roadmap for data and analytics capability.
Embed a culture of data-driven decision making, improving how data is used to guide investment and business outcomes.
Data Governance and Quality
Establish and maintain a robust data governance and quality framework in line with FCA and global regulatory standards.
Strengthen data controls, lineage, and stewardship processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all business areas.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and data transparency.
Enterprise Data Solutions and Analytics
Oversee the design, implementation, and adoption of LGPS Central’s new enterprise data platform, from vendor selection to rollout and business integration.
Build and optimise data workflows and analytics models that enhance reporting, insight generation, and operational efficiency.
Work closely with internal teams across Investment, Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Finance to align data priorities with business needs.
Act as a bridge between business and technology, ensuring data and analytics solutions are relevant, scalable, and value-driven.
LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.
Cheshire Pension Fund
Derbyshire Pension Fund
Leicestershire Pension Fund
Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
Shropshire Pension Fund
Staffordshire Pension Fund
West Midlands Pension Fund
Worcestershire Pension Fund
The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.
LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.
Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.
Proven experience in a data and analytics leadership role within financial services, investment management, or pensions.
Track record of implementing enterprise data solutions, data warehouses, or analytics platforms.
In-depth understanding of data governance, data quality management, and regulatory compliance requirements (including FCA expectations).
Strong technical proficiency with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Strategic thinker with the ability to shape data strategy and deliver complex transformation projects.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels.
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex data into actionable business insight.
Operational and Regulatory Awareness
Experience managing third-party data vendors and technology partners.
Understanding of the investment management lifecycle, and how data supports front-to-back processes.
Awareness of SMCR and FCA data management expectations.
Curious, innovative, and forward-thinking, with a passion for improving data capability.
Evidence of continued professional development in data governance, analytics, or digital transformation.
We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Competitive salary
~ An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
~30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
~An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
~ Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
~ Welfare and Family-friendly policies
~ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
~ Vitality Private Medical Insurance
~ Hybrid Working
~ Company Service Awards
~ Cycle to Work Scheme
~ Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
~ Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
~ Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023