Job Title: Fund Governance Manager
Salary: £50,000+ per year
Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Fund
The Wiltshire Pension Fund manages pensions for over 170 employer organizations, including local authorities, FE colleges, academies, charities, and third-party providers. It oversees liabilities and assets valued at approximately £3 billion, ensuring benefits are paid accurately and timely, complying with complex regulatory requirements, and managing investments through Brunel Pension Partnership.
Job Purpose
The Fund Governance Manager will develop and implement the Fund's regulatory framework and governance assurance system. They will serve as the primary contact for governance matters, support the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board, and oversee governance processes and procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead on governance arrangements, ensuring compliance with the Pensions Regulator's Code of Practice 14 and relevant guidance.
2. Develop and review governance objectives, procedures, and success measures.
3. Manage procurement exercises, oversee supplier performance, and handle contract management.
4. Support GDPR compliance and manage related process changes.
5. Coordinate with stakeholders, including the Pension Committee, Board, fund managers, and external professionals.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Degree and relevant professional qualification (e.g., IPPM, PMI, CII) or equivalent skills.
* Extensive knowledge of LGPS Regulations and pension governance standards.
* At least 5 years' experience managing a large defined benefit pension scheme.
* Strong understanding of pension scheme management, business planning, procurement, and compliance.
* Proven ability to deliver results in complex environments and develop training programs.
Application
If this role suits you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
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