Head of Pensions; Deputy S151 Officer

Head of Pensions (Deputy S151 Officer)

Salary: £91,558 - £104,327 per annum

Expires: 16/07/2026

Company: Swansea Council

Location: Swansea, Swansea (Abertawe)

Job Type: Full Time

Swansea Council is seeking an exceptional Pension finance professional to lead the pensions function on behalf of the Swansea Pension Fund in support of the Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer but also operating independently as the designated Senior Pensions Officer for those specific aspects of the role.

You will bring CCAB qualification and act as the designated Senior Pensions Officer under relevant legislation and regulations while deputising as the Section 151 Officer.

The Swansea Pension Fund is in good financial health due to strong and prudent financial management. You will draw on your experience of investment strategies, risk management, medium‑term financial planning, setting budgets and financial reporting to provide strategic pensions and investment advice and simplify complex information for a range of stakeholders.

This highly visible role maintains the reputation and ensures the successful financial performance of the Swansea Pension Fund for its members and stakeholders. Your progressive mindset, ability to collaborate at local, regional and national political levels to achieve outcomes, and strong people skills will be essential to developing pensions staff.

Contacts:
Chief Executive Martin Nicholls – Ma;
Ben Smith –

Candidates must be available on the following dates:
Assessment Centre – Tuesday 1 September 2026. Appointments Committee – Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Within Swansea Council there is a “Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business” principle, applying to all employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.

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Job applications may be submitted in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.