Fund Governance Manager - SHEER JOBS LIMITED : Job Details

Fund Governance Manager

Role Purpose

Job purpose: Provide authoritative and recommended advice on a specialist area for the council and / or partners to ensure proper compliance. Advice and support to teams/service/partners on a range of topics in order to further the achievement of the council’s visions, goals and core values.

The Fund Governance Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the client Pension Funds regulatory framework and governance assurance system. They will act as the key contact with stakeholders on governance matters, including the Pension Committee, Local Pension Board, Pension Services Management Team and other officers, the Pensions Regulator, Fund Managers, Actuary, scheme employers and other external professionals.

They will support the Head of the client Pension Fund in managing the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board, including developing agendas, producing and presenting reports, ensuring appropriate objectives and strategies are in place, monitoring risk management and ensuring audit recommendations are addressed.

They will support the development, maintenance and reporting of all governance processes, ensuring that they are implemented and measured to confirm they are improving organisational effectiveness, efficiency and customer focussed outcomes which is regularly reported to the Pension Committee and Local Pension Board. They will support Pension Fund procurement exercises where required, and will have overall responsibility for contract management, overseeing supplier performance and contract extensions and re-tendering as appropriate.

Role Specification

Specific qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role:

Essential

• A degree and relevant professional qualification such as (IPPM, PMI, CII) or related discipline (or ability to demonstrate skills at the required level)
• Extensive knowledge of the LGPS Regulations
• Significant previous experience of providing governance services to a large defined benefit pension scheme, with reference to Committee management and national LGPS governance standards
• Ability to demonstrate good governance and best practice in a pensions environment through compliance with industry standards and evidence of system and process improvements.
• 5 years’ experience of working in administering a large defined benefit pension scheme
• Excellent knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme management and the major factors and issues involved in pension service delivery such as the administrative, operational and financial elements.
• Significant knowledge and experience of business planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of procurement and compliance standards
• Excellent knowledge and experience of developing and delivery training programs to a diverse audience.
• Significant experience of working in a complex environment with conflicting priorities and financial issues
• An excellent record of delivering tangible results in a complex environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• An appreciation of the role of local authorities in providing public services
• Excellent numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Motivates colleagues to work together effectively and support change.
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to demonstrate an innovative and pro-active approach to work
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a pressurised environment
• Able to motivate others
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
• Articulate, diplomatic and tactful approach matched with a suitable level of assertiveness
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• High level of commitment, enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Self-reliant and self-motivated, with drive and enthusiasm for change and challenge
• A natural team player who will complement the existing team

Desirable

• Preferably experience with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Fire Fighters Scheme

• Preferably experience with Altair LGPS System

• Working knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme regulations

• Proven business presentation skills

Salary

£50,788 - £52,805 per annum

Location: Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA148JN