Head Of Pensions Investments & Treasury

The postholder will work collaboratively with the Head of Pensions Administration to provide professional leadership to the two pension funds, reporting to the Directors of Finance. There will be a separate process to determine which role acts as the Senior Responsible Officer role for both funds, and there will be an opportunity for both postholders to apply for this additional responsibility.

An allowance equal to 10% of salary will be payable for this extra responsibility.

To succeed in this role you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver effective treasury management of the Councils' cash position. You must be a capable leader in the LGPS sector, confident working directly with elected Members and senior officers to deliver excellent investment outcomes. The Sutton and Kingston Pension Funds have a strong track record of achievement and are leaders amongst LGPS funds, winning a number of awards for excellence.

You will need to use your detailed investment experience, effective communication skills and robust approach to governance to ensure we continue to deliver high quality services to Pension Fund members.

About Us This role provides strategic leadership and management of the Kingston and Sutton LGPS Pension Funds and Treasury Management function. It is part of the senior management team of a shared service providing Finance and Pension services to Kingston and Sutton Councils. The postholder will attend committees and Pension Board for both Councils, and will be required to manage relationships with the London CIV, Independent advisors, actuaries, and other stakeholders.

Our Offer To You

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
• Two volunteering days per year
• Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support

Head of Pensions Investments & Treasury Sutton