Senior Local Government Pension Scheme Officer
Shape the future of a well-funded, ambitious pension fund
This is a rare opportunity to become the first statutory Senior LGPS Officer for the Isle of Wight Pension Fund and play a leading role in its future development.
With around 18,000 members, a strong funding position and a newly integrated pensions service covering administration, governance and accounting, in this new role you'll have the opportunity to have a lasting impact.
About the role
As the strategic lead for the Pension Fund, you'll provide expert advice to the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board, oversee governance and administration, and direct the Fund's approach to funding, investments, risk and compliance. You'll also lead the Fund's response to significant national reforms, including the Government's evolving pensions agenda.
Why join us?
This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future via this new statutory role and influence the direction of the Fund.
We've recently brought together pension administration, governance and accounting into one service and invested in additional resources to strengthen resilience and performance.
You'll inherit an enthusiastic, supportive team that is keen to innovate, improve and make its mark.
As a smaller LGPS fund, we offer something many larger organisations cannot: visible impact, close working relationships and the ability to influence decisions and drive change quickly.
We combine the strategic challenges of a larger fund with a collaborative and approachable culture.
About you
You'll be an experienced pensions professional with:
- Strong LGPS knowledge and technical expertise
- Experience in governance, funding, administration or investment oversight
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to lead change and navigate a complex regulatory environment
- A passion for developing people, improving services and delivering excellent outcomes for members and employers.
Join us
If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, lead change, develop a talented team and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Be part of the next chapter of the Isle of Wight Pension Fund.
Ensure you have read the full Job Summary for this post prior to application. Then complete our online application form using the apply now button at the bottom of this page
If you'd like to book an informal discussion about this position prior to application, contact our team via careers@iow.gov.uk and we will arrange the details.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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