Employer Funding and Risk Lead

Employer Funding and Risk Lead Location: Wiltshire Salary: 57,665 per annum Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced pensions, funding or risk professional looking to take the lead in managing employer funding and financial risk within one of the UK''s largest Local Government Pension Schemes? We are seeking an Employer Funding and Risk Lead to join a well-established Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where you will play a pivotal role in protecting the long-term sustainability of a pension fund managing almost 4 billion in assets and supporting more than 170 participating employers. Working closely with employers, actuaries and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert advice on employer funding, covenant and pension risk, helping organisations navigate complex legislative, financial and organisational change while ensuring compliance with LGPS regulations and best practice. Key Responsibilities Lead on employer admissions, cessations, mergers, reorganisations and TUPE-related pension matters. Manage employer funding, covenant and solvency risks across the Pension Fund. Provide specialist advice to employers on funding, actuarial and pension risk matters. Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, actuaries and key stakeholders. Monitor employer contributions and funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with Fund policies. Support the triennial actuarial valuation process and employer contribution negotiations. Develop and maintain employer funding ..... full job details .....