Pensions Committee Member (Employer Representative) – Lothian Pension Fund Rate: £2,500 per annum Tenure: Expectation of minimum of 3 years Position: Pensions Committee Member (Employer Representative) Location: Edinburgh Time Commitment : 4 Committee meetings plus quarterly training events per year Your opportunity to get involved Are you interested in developing your leadership and business skills and understanding more about how your pension is managed? Do you want to help shape the future of a multi-award winning Local Government Pension Scheme which is driven by its values? Can you communicate well with others and form positive stakeholder relationships? Then you might have the skills and experience we're looking for! No specialist pensions expertise is required. We will provide you with comprehensive training and support to help you get up to speed in your new role. We encourage you to apply if: You want to help shape the future of Scotland’s second largest LGPS fund You are naturally inquisitive and enjoy contributing to strategic discussions You are committed to the effective oversight of a pension fund with approximately £10 billion in assets You can offer independent scrutiny, exercise sound judgement, providing constructive and well‑balanced challenge You are enthusiastic and able to commit to ongoing learning and development You uphold high standards of integrity and probity whilst living the culture and values of the fund Your diary commitments allow you to attend 4 meetings a year either online or in person Your employed by an Employer that participates in the funds (see LPF Employers List, page 110-111). Who are LPF? Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) supports more than 75,000 local government workers and their families in achieving a financially secure retirement. We are proud to support more than 90,408 members and 53 contributing employers. At LPF our vision is to deliver outstanding pension and investment services, and we are driven by our values : We are agile and dependable Our colleagues are self-motivated and team players We strive to be innovative and prudent We embrace challenge and are respectful The Pensions Committee and Pension Board each play an integral role in our success. This opportunity is for the Pensions Committee which sets the overall policy objectives, strategy, and operational direction of LPF and the Scottish Homes Pension Fund, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and acting in the best interests of members and employer bodies across the funds. All pension matters are delegated to the Pensions Committee of the City of Edinburgh Council, which acts as the administering authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme in the Lothian area. The Committee is supported in its role by the Audit Sub‑Committee. What’s in it for you? Great professional development and opportunity to enhance your network Tailored induction programme and flexible training opportunities A mentor to help navigate the first couple of meetings A welcoming environment Satisfaction in giving something back An annual payment and out of pocket expenses A word from the current Employer Representative As Richard Lamont, Visit Scotland, tenure ends he shares some highlights of his time as a member of the Pensions Committee: “Serving as the Employer Representative on the Pensions Committee since 2015 has been a highly rewarding experience. I’ve been able to directly contribute to decisions that help the Fund operate and to support its members and employers, while gaining valuable insight into the world of pension governance and investment strategy. What I’ve appreciated the most is working with colleagues who are genuinely committed to doing the right thing for the Fund and who recognise its importance to members. As my tenure comes to an end, I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. If you’re interested in how a pension scheme operates, its governance, long ‑ term financial stewardship, and in making a meaningful contribution, I strongly encourage you to apply for this role.” For an informal discussion about the role, Richard Lamont is available to speak with potential applicants who would like further insight into the opportunity. If you would find this helpful, please contact LPF’s Company Secretariat Team at [email protected]. Still interested? To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV together with a cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role to the LPF’s Company Secretariat Team at [email protected] by 5pm on Thursday 2 April 2026. Recruitment timeline: Advert Launched 3 March 2026 Closed for Applications 2 April 2026 Review of applications w/c 6 April 2026 Interviews to be held w/c 20 April 2026 Approval from Full Council 14 May 2026 Ratified by Pensions Committee 24 June 2026 Would you like to know more? You can read more about the Pensions Committee in its Terms of Reference and about LPF in its Annual Report and Accounts .