Fund Governance Manager

Fund Governance Manager
Location: Wiltshire
Contract: Temporary (3 month initial)
Salary: £31-34 per hour umbrella / £28-31per hour PAYE Inclusive / £25-28 per hour PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Wiltshire for a Fund Governance Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to provide advice and support to teams/service/partners on a range of topics in order to further the achievement of the council’s visions, goals and core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Governance and Regulatory Compliance: Develop, implement and maintain the Fund’s governance framework, ensuring full compliance with LGPS regulations, The Pensions Regulator requirements and GDPR obligations.
• Committee and Board Management: Support and manage the Pension Committee and Local Pension Board processes, including agenda planning, report preparation, member training, effectiveness reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Risk and Audit Oversight: Own and maintain the Fund’s Risk Register, oversee breach reporting, liaise with auditors, and ensure robust internal controls and mitigation plans are in place.
• Policy and Strategy Development: Draft, review and update all key governance and strategy documents (e.g. Funding Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy Statement, Governance Policy), ensuring alignment with the Fund’s business plan.
• Procurement and Contract Management: Lead or support procurement exercises and oversee third-party provider performance, ensuring contracts remain compliant, fit-for-purpose and deliver value.

Candidate Criteria

• Professional Expertise: Degree-qualified with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. pensions, governance, project management or financial services) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• LGPS and Defined Benefit Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience administering or overseeing governance for a large defined benefit pension scheme, ideally within the LGPS framework.
• Regulatory and Governance Knowledge: Extensive understanding of LGPS regulations, public sector governance standards, risk management, GDPR, and compliance best practice.
• Strategic Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in politically sensitive environments.
• Technical and Analytical Capability: Strong financial and numerical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to interpret complex legislation into practical solutions.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed