Governance Manager

West Midlands Pension Fund is recruiting for a Governance Manager to join our continually growing and developing Governance, Risk and Assurance Team. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton, the West Midlands Pension Fund is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.

We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.

You will also receive a generous holiday entitlement with flexible working hours subject to business requirements, plus bank holidays.

Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.

What the day will look like

responsibilities include:

• Working directly with and providing support to the Fund's Governing Body members, including elected members, trade union and employer representatives who sit on the Fund's Pensions Committee and the Local Pensions Board (further information on which is available here: Governance | West Midlands Pension Fund (wmpfonline.com) ).


• The management, coordination, and delivery of Governing Body meetings, including the preparation of meeting agendas and papers which meet statutory requirements for both Pensions Committee (a Section 101 Committee) and Local Pensions Board.


• Responsibility for the development and implementation of the Fund's Governing Body training program, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.


• Playing a lead role in ensuring the Fund's compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, including the management and co-ordination of responses to Data Protection Subject Access and Freedom of Information Requests.


• Working with relevant Service Arears to ensure that statutory policies are reviewed and adopted as required in accordance with a recognised review program.


• Designing and delivering employee training relevant to areas of responsibility.


Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?

Working at the fund is a great way to develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate. You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact.

We are delighted to have been accredited PASA, Investors in people, customer service excellence and we have Bronze Organisational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, which further underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. You also have 24-hour access to an employee assistance programme.

As a new employee of our Governance, Risk & Assurance team, you will receive a robust interactive 8-week induction plan providing you the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the fund. You will also be enrolled onto a range of professional training courses including an introduction to the LGPS and team building to encourage collaborative working, allowing you to thrive in your new role.

Our Values & Behaviours

Collaboration - We all contribute to the same goal in a different way. Different perspectives add value and collaboration allows us to achieve more, solve complex problems and learn together.

Communication - Clear, concise, and timely communication is essential to achieving the best results.

Empowering - In empowering each other, we can be more effective, learn together and deliver better results.

Innovation - Innovation is essential to keep pace with the evolving environment of the modern world.

Customers - Customers are at the heart of our organisation - our aim is to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Integrity - Acting with integrity delivers the best outcomes over the long term.

Sharing Knowledge - Sharing knowledge ensures that everyone can achieve their potential.

Interviews will take place on 20th June 2024

Our working arrangements

Do you have experience within Local Government and, or the Local Government Pensions Industry (LGPS)? Are you looking to work for one of the largest LGPS funds in the UK? We may have the role for you!

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here