Job summary Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security Our dynamic Wiltshire Pension Fund Management team are on the lookout for a Data Reporting and Performance Lead The Wiltshire Pension Fund administers pensions on behalf of around 180 different employer organisations, ranging from local authorities, FE colleges, academies, charities and third-party service providers. The Pension Team is responsible for the governance and administration of the Wiltshire Pension Fund. Main duties of the job As the Data Reporting and Performance Lead, you will be responsible for the production, verification and CIPFA guidance compliance of the Pension Funds statutory reporting requirements. You will lead on the Pension Funds data management, including undertaking regular data cleansing exercises, overseeing necessary remedial action for system data quality control, and ensuring that key data reconciliations are established, reported on and are being met. Other responsibilities will be developing and producing management information such as KPIs and performance data, delivering regular, accurate and meaningful reporting on the Pension Funds overall performance and administration KPIs and in-depth analysis of the reports produced. Our ideal candidate will have proven, extensive knowledge and experience specific to the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will possess a good understanding of programme and project management methodologies, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to lead on programmes of work with a variety of stakeholders. Experience in implementing cross-service change initiatives, preparation of business cases and writing, presenting and delivering proposals for service improvement, will be essential. If you are a pro-active, solution focused Pensions professional with a passion for driving change implementation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity About us The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £44,806 to £46,952 a year (inclusive of 16% Market Supplement) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0041-3723 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for full details. The Data, Reporting and Performance Manager role forms part of the Wiltshire Pension Fund Management team. Wiltshire Pension Fund is established under Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations. The purpose of the Fund is to meet all future pension liabilities of its scheme members, whilst at the same time seeking to minimise the contributions that need to be paid into the Fund by the employer bodies. The level of employer contributions is assessed every three years through an actuarial valuation of the Fund Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for full details. The Data, Reporting and Performance Manager role forms part of the Wiltshire Pension Fund Management team. Wiltshire Pension Fund is established under Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations. The purpose of the Fund is to meet all future pension liabilities of its scheme members, whilst at the same time seeking to minimise the contributions that need to be paid into the Fund by the employer bodies. The level of employer contributions is assessed every three years through an actuarial valuation of the Fund Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualifications/training Educated to degree level or an equivalent level of experience Evidence of on-going commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Please see the job description for full details. Desirable Professional Qualifications/training Relevant business change methodology accreditation (e.g. Lean, Business Process Reengineering (BPR) or Six Sigma). Please see the job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualifications/training Educated to degree level or an equivalent level of experience Evidence of on-going commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Please see the job description for full details. Desirable Professional Qualifications/training Relevant business change methodology accreditation (e.g. Lean, Business Process Reengineering (BPR) or Six Sigma). Please see the job description for full details. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)