Systematic Stewardship Lead - Pure Resourcing Solutions : Job Details

We are recruiting a new role for a Systematic Stewardship Lead. This is a new role and will report to the Head of Group Pensions and will be responsible for developing and implementing the clients Pension Schemes’ approach to systemic stewardship, building on its longstanding commitment to responsible investment. The role represents the Schemes’ first in-house capacity dedicated to responsible investment. The role requires a combination of high level of intellect and extensive collaboration and influencing skills with a diverse range of stakeholders (including Trustees, pension scheme committees and working parties, associated employers, regulatory bodies, and providers). This role is pivotal in ensuring that responsible investment principles are embedded across all asset classes and aligned with the schemes’ fiduciary duty, regulatory requirements, and long-term sustainability objectives. The role holder will provide specialist advice to the Head of Group Pensions, Chief Financial Officer, and Trustee Chairs on Responsible Investment matters. You will have the ability to provide challenge and ambition within a Trustee led organisation. Ability to lead and deliver robust investment stewardship processes. Knowledge of ‘ESG’, systemic ownership, and responsible investment, ability to work with limited supervision, taking responsibility for the delivery of programmes of work. Solution focused – able to see through a concept to delivery, and guide. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailCFA or ESG Certificate, or similar investment qualification desirable. Experience in systemic stewardship, negotiations or diplomacy would also be beneficial.To discuss this role in more detail please contact Mark Wishart at Pure on . Deadline for applications is 15th September 2025