Pension Fund Governance Manager

Location: Bristol - Hybrid working, 2 x days per week on site

Duration: 6 Months

Are you an experienced pensions governance professional looking to take ownership of fund‑wide governance strategy, compliance and assurance? This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, complex public‑sector pension fund and play a critical role in ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective oversight across all areas of the scheme.

As Fund Governance Manager, you will be the lead specialist for all governance activity within the Pension Fund. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders including the Pension Committee, Local Pension Board, auditors, actuaries, scheme employers and external advisers.

Your remit will include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining the Fund’s governance framework, policies and strategy.
• Acting as the primary contact for governance matters, including compliance with the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice and all statutory requirements.
• Supporting and coordinating Pension Committee and Local Pension Board activity — preparing agendas, drafting and presenting reports, maintaining training plans and supporting Board/Committee effectiveness reviews.
• Leading the management and reporting of the Fund’s Risk Register, ensuring robust controls and effective oversight of operational, regulatory and strategic risks.
• Managing breaches processes, ensuring accurate logging, reporting to the Pensions Regulator or ICO when required, and advising on remedial actions.
• Maintaining and updating all strategy and policy documents, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and the Fund’s long‑term business plan.
• Supporting procurement activity and managing supplier contracts, ensuring appropriate performance oversight and governance.
• Working closely with the wider Pension Fund Management Team to ensure best practice, continuous improvement and strong governance across all operations.

We’re looking for a governance professional with:

• Strong experience in the governance of large pension schemes (Ideally within the public sector or LGPS environment but not essential)
• Extensive knowledge of defined benefit schemes, governance standards, risk management and regulatory obligations.
• Ability to lead on compliance, reporting, audit, policy development and governance assurance.
• Confidence in preparing high‑quality Committee and Board papers and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and external partners.
• Professional qualifications such as IPPM, PMI, CII or equivalent experience are highly desirable.

If this role is of interest please apply or drop me a message for more info.