Fund Governance Manager

Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced Fund Governance Manager to support an in-house pensions team within a leading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

This is a senior interim role focused on strengthening governance frameworks, managing risk oversight, and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving pension fund environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead on governance across the pension fund, ensuring robust frameworks are in place, maintained, and continuously improved.

They will provide strategic oversight of risk management and governance processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

The role will involve working collaboratively across the pensions team to ensure governance standards are clearly documented, understood, and embedded into day-to-day operations.

The candidate will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior decision-makers, providing clear advice and ensuring governance matters are effectively communicated.

They will support the fund in navigating governance challenges while enabling innovation and continuous improvement across services.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior governance role within pensions, ideally within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

They will possess strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, regulatory frameworks, and governance best practice.

The candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage risk effectively, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver governance improvements within a complex environment.

Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.