Job Introduction
As part of the Finance Directorate, the Treasury & Pension Fund Service is the lead commissioner for the Staffordshire Pension Fund with key accountabilities for strategic insight, implementation of the delivery model and its monitoring and review; including providing strategic financial advice, securing stewardship, supporting effective decision making, enabling effective financial management and providing an outstanding pensions administration service.
As one of the Fund's two Strategic Pensions Managers you will have direct management responsibility and provide the strategic leadership for the Employers & Funding and Governance & Communications functions.
Main Responsibility
Support the Assistant Director for Treasury & Pensions in ensuring that:
- the Fund has a long term Funding Strategy in place which enables it to meet its liabilities as they fall due whilst being consistent with maintaining an affordable and stable contribution rate for scheme employers;
- the triennial Actuarial Valuation is well managed and effectively communicated to ensure it is properly understood by all interested parties; and
- the Fund has an appropriate Governance Framework in place, with supporting policies and documentation that clearly set out the Fund's approach.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a degree / equivalent or substantial experience of working in a Local Government pensions environment. Holding the Institute of Payroll and Pensions Management (IPPM) or a recognised Pensions Industry qualification would also be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a Senior Management role, a detailed understanding of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an insight into actuarial methods, standards and practices.
They will be highly self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to lead and develop others and inspire change and improvement. Being able to build strong influential relationships with senior individuals and work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and provide effective communication is also essential.
Package Description
Are you ready for a new strategic challenge in the world of Local Government Pensions?
Staffordshire Pension Fund is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its Management Team and play a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of the Fund and the services provided to the Fund's many stakeholders, including 115,000+ scheme members and 500+ scheme employers.
Do you have some pensions experience and some great ideas, then why not come and join us? We are a high performing and friendly team of individuals that work together with a common goal of offering the best service that we can to our scheme members.
As well as a wide range of benefits, we also offer hybrid working.
For more information, or just to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Melanie Stokes, Assistant Director for Treasury & Pensions by emailing: melanie.stokes@staffordshire.gov.uk
More information on the Staffordshire Pension Fund can be found on the Fund's website:
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
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The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
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Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
