24 Temporary, Executive / Management jobs in Brierley Hill, Dudley

As Programme Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring LGPS Central is well-positioned to meet regulatory changes and the evolving needs of our partner funds. Reporting to the Executive Committee (ExCo) and working closely with the Strategic Delivery Group, you will be responsible for:

• Programme Leadership - Overseeing the design, governance, and successful execution of our pensions reform programme.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring alignment with government objectives and industry reforms, positioning LGPS Central as a leader in the sector.
• Strategic Initiatives - Balancing operational performance with high governance standards while driving long-term improvements for LGPS Central and our stakeholders.
  
  We are looking for a visionary leader with:
• Proven experience in programme leadership within pensions, financial services, or a regulated environment.
• A strong understanding of LGPS, pensions reform, and government policy.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A track record of delivering complex, high-profile change programmes.
Key Requirements
• Proven track record in leading complex, large-scale transformation programmes within financial services, asset management, or pensions.
• Knowledge of UK pensions, particularly LGPS, and upcoming regulatory changes is beneficical
• Leadership skills with the ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and governance within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in embedding digital and technology-driven solutions into programme delivery would be beneficial.
• Commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, with the ability to align programmes with wider business goals., Relevant degree.
• Post Graduate qualification in a related subject an advantage.
• Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person
  
  LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing almost £30bn of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.
LGPS Central's Partner Funds are:
• Cheshire Pension Fund
• Derbyshire Pension Fund
• Leicestershire Pension Fund
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
• Shropshire Pension Fund
• Staffordshire Pension Fund
• West Midlands Pension Fund
• Worcestershire Pension Fund
LGPS Central is owned equally by all eight of its Partner Funds and is dedicated to the management of local government pension assets. LGPS Central manages assets across public and private markets both internally and through externally appointed investment managers. The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Are you a strategic leader with a passion for shaping the future of pensions? LGPS Central is seeking an experienced Programme Director to drive our response to pensions reform and lead the delivery of our Fit for the Future plan. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile role.

What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:
• Competitive salary
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family-friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023