Description
The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an Independent Person to provide objective, expert support, challenge, and advice to the Pension Committee, Senior LGPS Officer, and Pension Board in overseeing the award-winning Sutton Pension Fund.
The Independent Person plays a key oversight role, contributing independent commentary, technical expertise, and constructive challenge across all aspects of fund management.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing independent oversight, assurance, and challenge across all pension areas, including investment and funding, administration, and governance
- Offering strategic advice to support the development and review of pension fund strategies and the business plan
- Supporting the Pension Fund Committee in being an effective decision-making body
- Providing impartial advice and broader pensions sector perspective to assist in decision making
- Constructively challenging advice presented by investment advisers, actuaries, officers, the asset pool, and other advisers as appropriate
- Working with officers to help identify emerging risks and support the monitoring and mitigation of these
- Working in the best interests of scheme members and employers to promote the long-term sustainability of the Fund
- Supporting the LGPS Senior Officer, acting as a trusted adviser and sounding board, contributing wider industry insight and best practice to support effective governance, robust oversight, and high-quality decision-making
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of governance and compliance arrangements
The successful candidate will bring significant pensions experience and expertise, along with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the LGPS.
Requirements:
- Hold a relevant qualification from the Pensions Management Institute (PMI)
- Be a member of, and accredited by, the Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT)
- Or be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience within the LGPS environment
The Independent Person must be able to act independently and avoid any conflict of interest.
We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills, along with a range of benefits, including:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
- 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 centers
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Confidential health and wellbeing and counseling support