Fund Governance Manager

Job Description

Job Category : Financial
Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :00:30
End Time :17:30
Base Salary :£50,788.00
Please Note: There will be an initial pre-screening interview via the phone.

No full management of a team but will be required to monitor the quality and quantity of the work of others.
Will provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues to ensure whole team achievements are met.
May be required to project manage a team or specialist staff across service areas and external partners.

The Fund Governance Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the Wiltshire
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 Wiltshire 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.

Organisational support job family overview:
Delivery of services to support the Council and its partners in longer term; corporate
compliance, contracting, planning, performance, policy and strategy.
• Focus on the business and service infrastructure of the Council and its partners to
ensure effective management and proper compliance
• Advice and services rendered will generally be accepted as authoritative and
recommended practice
• Specialist area and/or management knowledge
• Understanding area concepts and plans
• Defining implications of external influences and trends
• Shaping of Council responses including service plans/strategies & policies
• Definition & management of strategic planning processes
• Monitoring and reporting of performance

No full management of a team but will be required to monitor the quality and quantity of the work of
others.

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

Will provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues to ensure whole team achievements are
met.
May be required to project manage a team or specialist staff across service areas and external
partners.
Indicative
qualifications
Master’s Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills.
Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.
ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities demonstrating significant experience in related systems..