Head Of Finance Pensions
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Barnets Pension Fund team ensuring the effective management governance and administration of the Councils Pension Fund.
As Head of Pensions you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the Pension Fund acting as the Councils senior pensions professional and leading on the delivery of a robust transparent and high-performing LGPS service. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Pension Committee and Local Pension Board ensuring the Fund remains compliant well-governed and positioned to meet future challenges and opportunities.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance you will be part of a collaborative senior leadership team and will contribute to the wider financial management of the Council. You will also deputise for senior finance colleagues where required and provide expert advice to Members senior officers and key stakeholders.
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional with knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme regulations pension fund accounting governance and investment management. You will be an effective leader with a track record of building positive relationships influencing at senior levels and driving continuous improvement.
You will be CCAB qualified (or possess equivalent relevant experience) and have significant experience operating at a senior management level. With excellent communication analytical and organisational skills you will be able to translate complex technical issues into clear and practical advice supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when where and how work is done
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
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