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Join us at a pivotal moment, where strategic procurement, vendor oversight, and long-term value delivery come together. \n \n This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring LGPS Central Ltd procures goods and services and manages its critical suppliers and service providers effectively. Working alongside and supporting the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager, the postholder will gain hands-on experience in procuring a varied portfolio of goods and services, contract management and third-party vendor oversight within one of the UK’s leading LGPS pooling organisations. \n \n The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their expertise in procurement activities, contract management and vendor oversight. With exposure across the organisation including Investments, Finance, Legal and other services, this role provides the chance to build a strong understanding of public sector pensions pooling and the frameworks that underpin good governance and supplier relationships. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n Procurement \n\n • Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation, and onboarding processes, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy.\n, • Assist with drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers.\n, • Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and compliant with legislation and policy.\n, • Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training.\n, • Deputise for the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager as required.\n\n Vendor Oversight & Contract Management \n\n • Support the monitoring and oversight of suppliers and service providers.\n, • Assist in maintaining governance, risk and compliance system in relation to third party vendor oversight.\n, • Assist functions in the management of supplier risk and supplier management.\n, • Lead user of tender and contract management system, providing training and support to other users.\n, • Provide support to functions to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are monitored and managed appropriately.\n, • Support periodic vendor reviews and reporting to internal governance forums.\n, • Support contract leads in undertaking supplier reviews and completing oversight activities.\n\n Compliance & Governance \n\n • Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies.\n, • Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required.\n, • Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement and vendor oversight processes.\n\n Relationship Management \n\n • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal.\n, • Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues.\n, • Promote best practice in supplier management and procurement processes.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n Procurement Knowledge: \n\n • Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023), and best practice in tendering and supplier selection.\n\n Vendor Oversight Skills: \n\n • Experience supporting contract management, supplier due diligence and oversight activities.\n\n Organisation & Attention to Detail: \n\n • Ability to maintain accurate records, track deliverables, and monitor supplier performance.\n\n Stakeholder Engagement: \n\n • Strong interpersonal skills to support collaboration across teams and with external providers.\n\n Analytical & Reporting Skills: \n\n • Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting data associated with procurement activity and supplier performance.\n\n Teamwork and Communication: \n\n • Ability to work as part of team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.\n, • Effective communicator, with the ability to communicate technical information at all levels, including to senior stakeholders.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) or working towards (desirable).\n, • Experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract management.\n, • Experience ideally within the public sector (desirable).\n, • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a member of the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will support the Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager and Finance Managers to ensure that the company’s financial operations are delivered effectively and efficiently, including financial reporting, regulatory reporting and the company’s accounting system, management accounting, budgeting, cost-sharing reporting to partner funds, treasury management, banking, payments and invoicing. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • To perform a range of duties from the following:\n, • To maintain the company’s computerised accounting system, including the entering of transactions and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations.\n, • To use the company’s computerised system for monitoring invoice approvals, including the entering of transactions and accounting adjustments and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations where required.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager with the month end close and preparation of accruals and prepayments.\n, • To assist with the preparation of the Quarterly Shareholder Report and monthly internal reporting.\n, • To manage and take ownership of the accounts payable process from start to finish, making sure invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager in updating quarterly financial models (cost-sharing model and savings analysis).\n, • Preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Process employee expense claims.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager in taking actions that contribute to the effective management of risks.\n, • To provide advice to the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager on financial matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of work.\n, • To build effective working relationships across the company, and with partner funds and key suppliers.\n, • To take part in projects and working groups, including leading on some internal projects.\n, • To actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement them swiftly and effectively.\n, • To prepare information in support of the calculation of charges to partner funds and the reporting of these.\n, • To process payments to suppliers and liaise with them as necessary.\n, • To support internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate technical Finance information in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Good reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to use own initiative within delegated authority.\n, • Active participant in continuous personal and professional development, who seeks to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of matters relevant to their area of work.\n, • Able to build effective relationships with peers in the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Experience of working in a Finance, Pensions or Investments role.\n, • Strong ethics and integrity, and analytical\n, • Able to act as an ambassador for the Finance team within the company.\n, • Able to understand the overarching aims and objectives of the company, and how the work of the Finance team contributes to these.\n, • Innovative and actively challenges existing ways of working, driving improvements within the Finance team.\n, • A good team-player who is able to work collaboratively and support other members of the Finance team.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant; or\n, • AAT-qualified; or\n, • At least 3 GCSEs including Mathematics\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment — where operational excellence powers long-term investment impact. \n \n The PMO Analyst will support the Programme Management Team in coordinating and delivering LGPS Central’s key change programmes and projects. \n \n This role provides vital structure and consistency across all programme activities, helping to ensure that governance, planning, and reporting are delivered to a high standard. The postholder will maintain key documentation such as project plans, RAID logs, and action trackers, and work collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders across the business to support the successful delivery of strategic change. \n \n This is a great opportunity for someone with project coordination or PMO experience to develop their skills within a professional, purpose-led, and growing organisation. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Support the Programme Management Team in coordinating and delivering multiple workstreams and projects.\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans, schedules, and milestone trackers.\n, • Manage and update RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and ensure appropriate escalation and follow-up.\n, • Prepare and maintain key documentation, dashboards, and reports for programme and governance meetings.\n, • Coordinate programme meetings – scheduling, taking minutes, tracking actions, and ensuring timely follow-through.\n, • Help monitor and track project progress against timelines, budgets, and dependencies.\n, • Support consistency in PMO processes, tools, templates, and documentation standards.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across LGPSC to enable effective change delivery and governance.\n, • Support the continuous improvement of the PMO function and assist in embedding best practice project management across the organisation.\n\n \n About Us \n \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Experience working in a PMO, project coordination, or project support role, ideally within a professional, financial services, or regulated environment.\n, • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • Good understanding of project management principles, including governance, RAID management, and reporting cycles.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experienced in project tracking tools (e.g. Planner, Smartsheet, or MS Project).\n, • Strong time management skills, able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.\n, • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.\n, • Experience supporting transformation or change programmes in financial services, pensions, or asset management.\n, • Familiarity with project methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM, or Agile.\n, • Experience preparing management information, dashboards, or programme-level reports.\n, • Understanding of benefits tracking and post-project review processes\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent experience.\n, • PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent project management qualification desirable.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a key member of the Finance team, the Fund Accounting Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the company’s financial operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, oversight of the fund accounting activities carried out by the outsourced providers, regulatory reporting and cost sharing reporting to the Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Financial Reporting & Compliance \n\n • Oversee the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Assist in the completion of regulatory returns and ensure compliance with financial regulations.\n, • Work with internal and external auditors, supporting audit plans and ensuring smooth processes.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements of subsidiary entities of LGPS Central Limited and reconciliations of balances and transactions between group entities.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of tax filings in respect of the investment products.\n, • Contribute to the management of VAT matters in respect of the investment products.\n\n Partner Fund Reporting \n\n • Contribute to the preparation of regular Partner Fund reporting in respect of the investment products, in liaison with the Investments team and the Investment Operations team, including the provision of cost and performance information.\n\n Cost Transparency & Benchmarking \n\n • Prepare and analyse cost transparency workings.\n, • Prepare and analyse cost and performance benchmarking data.\n\n Forecasting & Treasury Management \n\n • Oversee treasury management activities and cash flow forecasts in liaison with the Investment Operations team, ensuring effective risk management.\n, • Administer the settlement of accounts payable in respect of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Contribute to the development of the business cases for potential products, including the evaluation of the costs thereof.\n\n Oversight of Outsourced Providers \n\n • Oversee the work of the outsourced providers of fund accounting and financial reporting services to LGPS Central’s investment products.\n, • Perform checks, reconciliations and analyses of the output of the outsourced service providers.\n, • Liaise effectively with the outsourced service providers, including participating in regular meetings.\n, • Contribute to the performance management of the outsourced service providers.\n\n Stakeholder & Supplier Management \n\n • Work closely with the Investments and Investment Operations teams on a day-to-day basis.\n, • Manage external service providers, including the outsourced service providers, banking, auditing and tax advisory services.\n, • Support financial reporting and ad hoc responses to the Partner Funds and other key stakeholders.\n\n Risk Management & Policy Development \n\n • Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with key financial policies.\n, • Identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing improvements where needed.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Provide financial insights and advice to managers on projects, business cases and decision-making.\n, • Promote financial best practices and value for money across the company through training and advisory support\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate complex and highly technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Good report-writing and verbal skills.\n, • Active participant in continuous professional development, with an up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting, finance, investments and pensions matters.\n, • Able to motivate and inspire members of the Finance team to develop themselves and perform to a high level.\n, • Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the company and across the wider industry.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Highly analytical, able to work with complex data sets.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Meets all the requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. \n \n The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. \n \n This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Reward Strategy and Framework Development \n\n • Deliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principles\n, • Lead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total reward\n, • Help shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward framework\n, • Ensure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experience\n, • Support reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impact\n\n Benchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job Architecture \n\n • Lead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where needed\n, • Deliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modelling\n, • Support the design and development of job architecture and clear job levelling\n, • Turn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendations\n\n Performance approach, objectives and culture \n\n • Own and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.\n, • Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.\n, • Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.\n, • Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.\n\n Variable pay and performance-linked reward \n\n • Lead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.\n, • Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.\n, • Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.\n, • Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.\n, • Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.\n\n Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement \n\n • Prepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.\n, • Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.\n, • Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.\n, • Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.\n, • Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.\n\n Data, systems, and process improvement \n\n • Own reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.\n, • Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.\n, • Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way.\n\n Compliance, regulation, and risk management \n\n • Ensure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.\n, • Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.\n, • Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.\n, • Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Significant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.\n, • Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.\n, • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.\n, • Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.\n, • Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.\n, • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.\n, • Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.\n, • A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Business Development Manager Salary: Copetitive Contract Type: Permanent – 35 hours a week Location: Fully remote (Birmingham or London preferred) Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals, GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers, secure their financial future. Today, we're proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you're looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: About Wesleyan Make a Difference in Intermediary Distribution Wesleyan Intermediary Distribution are seeking a confident and experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing Intermediary Distribution team. Working alongside a Regional Sales Manager, you'll develop relationships across the intermediary market, helping advisers understand the benefits of Wesleyan's investment offering. You'll play a key role in generating profitable inflows, developing new opportunities and building long-term partnerships with Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and advisory firms across your assigned region. Your Impact Here's how you'll make a difference: Build and develop enduring relationships with IFAs, advisory firms and key intermediary partners to generate profitable business inflows. Deliver against quarterly sales targets and agreed key performance indicators, contributing to the wider Intermediary Distribution strategy. Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers to identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within your region. Engage with advisers through telephone and Microsoft Teams meetings, promoting Wesleyan's investment offering and identifying business opportunities Work collaboratively with internal teams including Marketing and Social Media to create and maximise new business opportunities. What You'll Bring Strong financial services experience, particularly within the intermediary, investment, pensions or retirement markets. Proven ability to build, manage and develop successful adviser and customer relationships. Knowledge of life, pensions, savings, investment and retirement products within the advisory market. Ability to apply technical knowledge confidently to adviser and client scenarios. Strong communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal. Commercial awareness with an understanding of sales performance metrics and business drivers. Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. QCF Level 4 qualification or a willingness to work towards achieving it. Benefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here's what you can expect: Annual bonus to recognise your contribution. 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service. Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance. Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%). Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included). Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about. Discover the full range of benefits: Wesleyan Careers Rewards Why Wesleyan? We're building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn't just a policy, it's part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We're proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we're open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you. What to Know Before Applying Right to Work: We're unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you'll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications – apply early to avoid disappointment. Regulatory Requirements: As a financial services organisation, we adopt the highest standards. This role is subject to regulatory checks, including criminal record and credit checks, and ongoing assessments under the SMCR Framework. Ready to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures – for our customers, our members, and you. TPBN1_UKTJ

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from LGPS Central Join LGPS Central at an important stage in our growth as we continue to strengthen our investment platform in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. We are strengthening our investment leadership as part of a wider reorganisation of our investment functions and are recruiting a Head of Fixed Income. This senior role will set the strategic direction for Fixed Income, continue to develop a high-performing team, and ensure our portfolios deliver strong, sustainable outcomes for Partner Funds. You will help shape investment culture, portfolio construction, and responsible investment integration. #FixedIncome #InstitutionalInvesting #Leadership #UKPooling #Pensions #InvestmentCareers As Head of Fixed Income you will: • Lead the Fixed Income offering and ensure that it is fit for purpose., • Periodically review the range of FI assets offered and produce business cases for change where appropriate., • Drive forward the performance of the FI offering., • Periodically review the insourcing/outsourcing of FI assets., • Deliver the shared objectives of LGPS Central Limited and our partner funds focused on improving risk adjusted return after cost and the launch of pooled sub-funds., • Managing and improving investment capability and skills of the Fixed Income Markets team., • Integrate and maintain the house view on Responsible Investment into the investment process and culture., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central Limited within the investment community, partner funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • A member of the Investment Committee (IC) approving recommendations for new products, product changes and retiring of our offering across all asset classes., • Provide assurance that portfolios are managed within the parameters set in the Prospectus/ Segregated mandates, • In conjunction with the CIO, and other “Heads of” and Investment Directors, devise and deliver a transparent and repeatable investment process that follows the LGPS Central Limited policies., • Working with the CIO to support the relevant aspects of the business strategy., • Implement and manage risk and compliance in accordance with the Risk and Compliance Framework in collaboration with the Chief Compliance, Legal Risk and Governance Officer., • Embed a culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central Limited., • Embarking on an appropriate first line of defence control framework within the Investment Team., • Overseeing and managing the existing and new Fixed Income portfolios working with the Investment Directors, Senior Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers and others., • Responsibility for origination, analysis, due diligence (both on and off-site), legal review and negotiation (working with internal and external counsel), execution, and post-execution active monitoring and management of ACS and Segregated Fund Investments., • Working with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure Capital and Expense Calls, Distributions, and Investment/Fund related expenses are efficiently processed., • Review and analysis of ESG risks for any ACS and Segregated Fixed Income Market Funds., • As a team, actively monitor, manage, and advise on the Fixed Income market portfolios of Partner Funds. This includes advising on possible consolidations, secondary sales, attending External Manager meetings, Annual Investors Meetings, and ad-hoc calls/meetings with External Managers., • Representing the LGPS Central Pool portfolio interests on investor advisory boards of External Funds., • Lead on the development and launch of future LGPS Central Fixed Income Markets Funds. Tasks include negotiation of requirements with investors, specification of mandates, business case development, legal set up, IT systems and controls. LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. • Significant experience of investment decision making in Fixed Income Markets., • Significant experience of insourcing the management of FI assets, across a range of FI assets., • Demonstrates portfolio construction and investment selection skills., • Experience of management and oversight of investment portfolios., • Has run and developed high performing teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills, • First class interpersonal, people management and communication skills., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility., • Inspirational in their leadership of the broader team., • Ability to reflect on feedback and support continuous improvement and thought leadership., • Ability and confidence to draw out and effectively manage conflict/challenge., • Substantial relevant experience of collaborative investment decision making and portfolio management at a senior level., • Can evaluate performance and risk of investment portfolios objectively., • Experience of management and oversight of internal and external investment portfolios across multiple asset classes., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Executive, • Full-time, • Finance, • Investment Management and Pension Funds Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LGPS Central by 2x Get notified about new Head of Fixed Income jobs in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from LGPS Central Join LGPS Central at an important stage in our growth as we continue to strengthen our investment platform in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. We are strengthening our investment leadership as part of a wider reorganisation of our investment functions and are recruiting a Head of Fixed Income. This senior role will set the strategic direction for Fixed Income, continue to develop a high-performing team, and ensure our portfolios deliver strong, sustainable outcomes for Partner Funds. You will help shape investment culture, portfolio construction, and responsible investment integration. #FixedIncome #InstitutionalInvesting #Leadership #UKPooling #Pensions #InvestmentCareers As Head of Fixed Income you will: • Lead the Fixed Income offering and ensure that it is fit for purpose., • Periodically review the range of FI assets offered and produce business cases for change where appropriate., • Drive forward the performance of the FI offering., • Periodically review the insourcing/outsourcing of FI assets., • Deliver the shared objectives of LGPS Central Limited and our partner funds focused on improving risk adjusted return after cost and the launch of pooled sub-funds., • Managing and improving investment capability and skills of the Fixed Income Markets team., • Integrate and maintain the house view on Responsible Investment into the investment process and culture., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central Limited within the investment community, partner funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • A member of the Investment Committee (IC) approving recommendations for new products, product changes and retiring of our offering across all asset classes., • Provide assurance that portfolios are managed within the parameters set in the Prospectus/ Segregated mandates, • In conjunction with the CIO, and other “Heads of” and Investment Directors, devise and deliver a transparent and repeatable investment process that follows the LGPS Central Limited policies., • Working with the CIO to support the relevant aspects of the business strategy., • Implement and manage risk and compliance in accordance with the Risk and Compliance Framework in collaboration with the Chief Compliance, Legal Risk and Governance Officer., • Embed a culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central Limited., • Embarking on an appropriate first line of defence control framework within the Investment Team., • Overseeing and managing the existing and new Fixed Income portfolios working with the Investment Directors, Senior Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers and others., • Responsibility for origination, analysis, due diligence (both on and off-site), legal review and negotiation (working with internal and external counsel), execution, and post-execution active monitoring and management of ACS and Segregated Fund Investments., • Working with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure Capital and Expense Calls, Distributions, and Investment/Fund related expenses are efficiently processed., • Review and analysis of ESG risks for any ACS and Segregated Fixed Income Market Funds., • As a team, actively monitor, manage, and advise on the Fixed Income market portfolios of Partner Funds. This includes advising on possible consolidations, secondary sales, attending External Manager meetings, Annual Investors Meetings, and ad-hoc calls/meetings with External Managers., • Representing the LGPS Central Pool portfolio interests on investor advisory boards of External Funds., • Lead on the development and launch of future LGPS Central Fixed Income Markets Funds. Tasks include negotiation of requirements with investors, specification of mandates, business case development, legal set up, IT systems and controls. LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. • Significant experience of investment decision making in Fixed Income Markets., • Significant experience of insourcing the management of FI assets, across a range of FI assets., • Demonstrates portfolio construction and investment selection skills., • Experience of management and oversight of investment portfolios., • Has run and developed high performing teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills, • First class interpersonal, people management and communication skills., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility., • Inspirational in their leadership of the broader team., • Ability to reflect on feedback and support continuous improvement and thought leadership., • Ability and confidence to draw out and effectively manage conflict/challenge., • Substantial relevant experience of collaborative investment decision making and portfolio management at a senior level., • Can evaluate performance and risk of investment portfolios objectively., • Experience of management and oversight of internal and external investment portfolios across multiple asset classes., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Executive, • Full-time, • Finance, • Investment Management and Pension Funds Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LGPS Central by 2x Get notified about new Head of Fixed Income jobs in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from LGPS Central Join LGPS Central at an important stage in our growth as we continue to strengthen our investment platform in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. We are strengthening our investment leadership as part of a wider reorganisation of our investment functions and are recruiting a Head of Fixed Income. This senior role will set the strategic direction for Fixed Income, continue to develop a high-performing team, and ensure our portfolios deliver strong, sustainable outcomes for Partner Funds. You will help shape investment culture, portfolio construction, and responsible investment integration. #FixedIncome #InstitutionalInvesting #Leadership #UKPooling #Pensions #InvestmentCareers As Head of Fixed Income you will: • Lead the Fixed Income offering and ensure that it is fit for purpose., • Periodically review the range of FI assets offered and produce business cases for change where appropriate., • Drive forward the performance of the FI offering., • Periodically review the insourcing/outsourcing of FI assets., • Deliver the shared objectives of LGPS Central Limited and our partner funds focused on improving risk adjusted return after cost and the launch of pooled sub-funds., • Managing and improving investment capability and skills of the Fixed Income Markets team., • Integrate and maintain the house view on Responsible Investment into the investment process and culture., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central Limited within the investment community, partner funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • A member of the Investment Committee (IC) approving recommendations for new products, product changes and retiring of our offering across all asset classes., • Provide assurance that portfolios are managed within the parameters set in the Prospectus/ Segregated mandates, • In conjunction with the CIO, and other “Heads of” and Investment Directors, devise and deliver a transparent and repeatable investment process that follows the LGPS Central Limited policies., • Working with the CIO to support the relevant aspects of the business strategy., • Implement and manage risk and compliance in accordance with the Risk and Compliance Framework in collaboration with the Chief Compliance, Legal Risk and Governance Officer., • Embed a culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central Limited., • Embarking on an appropriate first line of defence control framework within the Investment Team., • Overseeing and managing the existing and new Fixed Income portfolios working with the Investment Directors, Senior Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers and others., • Responsibility for origination, analysis, due diligence (both on and off-site), legal review and negotiation (working with internal and external counsel), execution, and post-execution active monitoring and management of ACS and Segregated Fund Investments., • Working with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure Capital and Expense Calls, Distributions, and Investment/Fund related expenses are efficiently processed., • Review and analysis of ESG risks for any ACS and Segregated Fixed Income Market Funds., • As a team, actively monitor, manage, and advise on the Fixed Income market portfolios of Partner Funds. This includes advising on possible consolidations, secondary sales, attending External Manager meetings, Annual Investors Meetings, and ad-hoc calls/meetings with External Managers., • Representing the LGPS Central Pool portfolio interests on investor advisory boards of External Funds., • Lead on the development and launch of future LGPS Central Fixed Income Markets Funds. Tasks include negotiation of requirements with investors, specification of mandates, business case development, legal set up, IT systems and controls. LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. • Significant experience of investment decision making in Fixed Income Markets., • Significant experience of insourcing the management of FI assets, across a range of FI assets., • Demonstrates portfolio construction and investment selection skills., • Experience of management and oversight of investment portfolios., • Has run and developed high performing teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills, • First class interpersonal, people management and communication skills., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility., • Inspirational in their leadership of the broader team., • Ability to reflect on feedback and support continuous improvement and thought leadership., • Ability and confidence to draw out and effectively manage conflict/challenge., • Substantial relevant experience of collaborative investment decision making and portfolio management at a senior level., • Can evaluate performance and risk of investment portfolios objectively., • Experience of management and oversight of internal and external investment portfolios across multiple asset classes., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Executive, • Full-time, • Finance, • Investment Management and Pension Funds Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LGPS Central by 2x Get notified about new Head of Fixed Income jobs in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from LGPS Central Join LGPS Central at an important stage in our growth as we continue to strengthen our investment platform in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. We are strengthening our investment leadership as part of a wider reorganisation of our investment functions and are recruiting a Head of Fixed Income. This senior role will set the strategic direction for Fixed Income, continue to develop a high-performing team, and ensure our portfolios deliver strong, sustainable outcomes for Partner Funds. You will help shape investment culture, portfolio construction, and responsible investment integration. #FixedIncome #InstitutionalInvesting #Leadership #UKPooling #Pensions #InvestmentCareers As Head of Fixed Income you will: • Lead the Fixed Income offering and ensure that it is fit for purpose., • Periodically review the range of FI assets offered and produce business cases for change where appropriate., • Drive forward the performance of the FI offering., • Periodically review the insourcing/outsourcing of FI assets., • Deliver the shared objectives of LGPS Central Limited and our partner funds focused on improving risk adjusted return after cost and the launch of pooled sub-funds., • Managing and improving investment capability and skills of the Fixed Income Markets team., • Integrate and maintain the house view on Responsible Investment into the investment process and culture., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central Limited within the investment community, partner funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • A member of the Investment Committee (IC) approving recommendations for new products, product changes and retiring of our offering across all asset classes., • Provide assurance that portfolios are managed within the parameters set in the Prospectus/ Segregated mandates, • In conjunction with the CIO, and other “Heads of” and Investment Directors, devise and deliver a transparent and repeatable investment process that follows the LGPS Central Limited policies., • Working with the CIO to support the relevant aspects of the business strategy., • Implement and manage risk and compliance in accordance with the Risk and Compliance Framework in collaboration with the Chief Compliance, Legal Risk and Governance Officer., • Embed a culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central Limited., • Embarking on an appropriate first line of defence control framework within the Investment Team., • Overseeing and managing the existing and new Fixed Income portfolios working with the Investment Directors, Senior Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers and others., • Responsibility for origination, analysis, due diligence (both on and off-site), legal review and negotiation (working with internal and external counsel), execution, and post-execution active monitoring and management of ACS and Segregated Fund Investments., • Working with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure Capital and Expense Calls, Distributions, and Investment/Fund related expenses are efficiently processed., • Review and analysis of ESG risks for any ACS and Segregated Fixed Income Market Funds., • As a team, actively monitor, manage, and advise on the Fixed Income market portfolios of Partner Funds. This includes advising on possible consolidations, secondary sales, attending External Manager meetings, Annual Investors Meetings, and ad-hoc calls/meetings with External Managers., • Representing the LGPS Central Pool portfolio interests on investor advisory boards of External Funds., • Lead on the development and launch of future LGPS Central Fixed Income Markets Funds. Tasks include negotiation of requirements with investors, specification of mandates, business case development, legal set up, IT systems and controls. LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central's Partner Funds are: The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. • Significant experience of investment decision making in Fixed Income Markets., • Significant experience of insourcing the management of FI assets, across a range of FI assets., • Demonstrates portfolio construction and investment selection skills., • Experience of management and oversight of investment portfolios., • Has run and developed high performing teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills, • First class interpersonal, people management and communication skills., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility., • Inspirational in their leadership of the broader team., • Ability to reflect on feedback and support continuous improvement and thought leadership., • Ability and confidence to draw out and effectively manage conflict/challenge., • Substantial relevant experience of collaborative investment decision making and portfolio management at a senior level., • Can evaluate performance and risk of investment portfolios objectively., • Experience of management and oversight of internal and external investment portfolios across multiple asset classes., • Excellent judgement and analytical skills., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023, • Executive, • Full-time, • Finance, • Investment Management and Pension Funds Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LGPS Central by 2x Get notified about new Head of Fixed Income jobs in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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The responsibilities of the Pensions Manager will be:. The ideal candidate for the Pensions Manager role will have:. Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, actuaries, investment managers, employers and governance boards.

As a Manager, you will oversee delivery, supporting client relationships and governance across projects.

Grant Thornton UK in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Manager to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team, supporting pensions, valuations and financial risk matters with practical, commercially focused advice. You will lead delivery of pensions actuarial engagements, manage client relati

Freeths in Birmingham seeks a Business Development Manager to work with the BD Lead and national leadership to drive BD activity across Employment, Pensions and Immigration.

Isio is seeking a Pensions Actuarial Consultant – Assistant Manager to join our Actuarial & Consulting team in the UK.

Business Development Manager - Pensions. This is a fantastic opportunity for Business Development Manager to join Royal London in a key role delivering agreed new business targets from a strong panel of Intermediaries, with a particular focus on broadening and deepening our reach across the UK finan

A prominent Pensions Governance firm in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Client Manager to support Client Directors in managing client portfolios. The role requires a strong understanding of UK pensions and scheme governance, along with excellent client service skills.

Trent/People First and ResourceLink - Director - Permanent, Fixed Term, Consultancy - UK Wide.This role requires 1-2 days onsite per week.Ensure each stage of the payroll process is conducted in compliance with established procedures and timelines, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time.Reso

Defined Benefit Pensions - Calculations Manager. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Manager to join the Onboarding Calculations Team within our Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) Client Services function. Supporting Team Managers with the ongoing development and coaching of the wider team.

My client, a leading pension consultancy, currently seek an experienced Pensions Administration Manager to head up administration for their growing Essex based team. Applicants must possess a proven background in Pensions administration, especially Defined Benefit and associated calculations. You wi

Role: TXP is seeking an experienced and commercially minded, Midlands based Change Lead/Manager to work on an exciting pensions/data project. To qualify for this exciting new role, the successful candidate will be an accomplished Change Lead/Manager with recent pensions experience or complex FinServ

Legal & General is seeking a Transitions Manager to lead pension risk transfer transitions. Hybrid working with strong DB pensions experience is preferred.

We’re looking for a Digital Engagement Manager to join the Digital & Transformation Group and be part of a team dedicated to transforming services that millions of people rely on every day.

Proven track record of working effectively with service delivery teams, business managers and project managers to support the delivery of service objectives. Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Commercial Manager – Digital and Programmes. The Mo

A leading insurance and pension provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to deliver sales targets and develop relationships with Intermediaries across South Yorkshire.

To support the Pensions Governance Team with its governance of the Group's UK pensions and life assurance. Overseeing any data audits (regular and adhoc) and taking responsibility for agreeing the contractual terms with the Pensions Operations Committee. If you're looking for a role where you can de

Standard Life plc in Edinburgh, Telford or Birmingham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead regulatory and compliance-driven change within Life & Pensions.

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is seeking a Marketing Manager on a 12-month FTC based in Bedford with hybrid working. You will collaborate with the Senior Campaigns Marketing Manager to plan and measure campaigns using paid media.

Due to ongoing expansion, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions expertise to join their team. You’ll lead a portfolio of large, complex, and high‑visibility projects across the Pensions Administration and Consulting landscape. Provide gu

Proven experience managing complex projects within pensions, pensions administration, pensions consultancy or a related relevant environment. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who combines strong delivery capability with pensions knowledge, commercial awareness and an excellent commun

Senior Pensions Technical Manager, Chesterfield, Hybrid. A company that specialises in workplace pension schemes are seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Senior Pensions Technical Manager. They are looking for someone with previous Pensions Administration and Defined Benefits (