The Role

“It’s about exceptional team leadership and partnership building skills, together with proven strategic and technical delivery expertise improving how we work, tackling new – and old – challenges”

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our Pensions Shared Service.  The Pensions Shared Service based in Wandsworth undertakes the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme for five London boroughs: Camden, Merton, Richmond, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth working in partnership with these boroughs, with over 200 external employers and payroll providers and approximately 100,000 scheme members across the four Local Government Pension Funds.

The Pension Shared Service commenced in October 2012 between Wandsworth and Camden Councils. It has subsequently grown to the 5-borough service of today through delivering a quality service for all its partners and this was recognised externally with the award of the LAPF Investment Award for Collaboration in 2016.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Financial Services) you will lead and manage the Pension Shared Service’s operational activities ensuring that the business plan is delivered effectively in a timely manner and of the quality required, the budget is managed efficiently, and key management and performance information is provided to all key stakeholders.

You will have exceptional team leadership and partnership building skills, together with proven strategic and delivery expertise, personal resilience and relevant technical understanding and experience to help us implement new ways of working.

You will need experience of being in a senior role within a Pensions Administration function providing services to a significant number of employers.

In addition to general defined benefit pension industry knowledge and experience, you will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Local government Pension Scheme rules and provisions.

If you have these skills and experience this is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment that believes in developing and supporting its employees. The Financial Services Division has several Partnerships and is always willing to look for new opportunities and ways of working. If you have good ideas this opportunity could help you see them become reality.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include home working (dependent on service need), and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as Performance Related Pay, membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Paul Guilliotti Assistant Director (Financial Services) on 020 8871 6402.

Interview Date: Thursday 21^st March 2019

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

How to apply?

Please complete all the sections of the application form or alternatively, you can 'skip these steps' and provide us with an updated CV which contains full employment history including start and end dates, role title, key responsibilities and reasons for leaving. Include reasons for any gaps in paid employment and any voluntary work. You will then be requested to upload a supporting statement showing how you meet the requirements of the role listed in the Job profile under the Person Specification. The information you give will be used to decide if you should be shortlisted for interview.

If you are having difficulty in applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 020 8871 8825 or recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to see if we can offer alternative arrangements for you to apply.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are pleased to be Disability Confident employer.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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