South Tyneside Council (as Administering Authority for the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund)
Role: Principal Governance and Funding Manager
Salary: £81,199 per annum plus benefits and relocation allowance
Location: South Shields / Hybrid working
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Welcome and thank you for your interest in learning more about South Tyneside Council and this exciting role.
Serving more than 200 active employers, the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund is the fourth largest Local Government Pension Fund in England and Wales, currently valued at £13.5 billion. It has over 190,000 members, including the five councils within the Tyne and Wear County area and Northumberland County Council.
We have announced a pensions administration shared service with the Teesside Pension Fund, making it a very exciting time to join us.
We are looking to recruit a new Principal Governance and Funding Manager who will develop our ambition, plan, implement, and maintain our funding strategy, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that appropriate governance arrangements are in place. This is a strategic and high-profile role which contributes to the overall running of the pensions service.
This role has responsibility for the funding strategy for the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund and for monitoring and improving its governance arrangements. Forming a key part of the senior management team, you will work closely with the Head of Pensions, Principal Pensions Manager, and Principal Investment Manager in shaping the overall strategic direction for the service. You will also work closely with the Fund Actuary and play a key role in setting the employer contribution rates and monitoring performance.
Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations and associated legislation, including knowledge of the current issues and regulatory environment affecting a local government pension fund.
We are a strong performing authority, and you will be welcomed by a talented, passionate, and high-performing workforce. We offer full support and guidance and believe this is a fantastic opportunity for career development.
If this fast-paced commercial role sounds appealing, we would very much like to hear from you. Whether you have a background in pensions, finance, or law, this role will provide an excellent platform for an ambitious individual.
We encourage you to click the below link to visit our campaign website which includes more information on the Fund, the role, key useful documents, and how to apply:
Campaign Website
Closing date: Midnight Monday 2 December
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