Working at Wiltshire Pension Fund
Wiltshire Pension Fund is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , with over £3bn worth of assets and c180 employers, we administer the pensions of c80,000 members.
We're rapidly evolving. We encourage our people to develop new and innovative ways of doing things.
This is a place where you'll get to challenge the norm and suggest new ways to improve service delivery. And you'll help us deliver better and more efficient administration of our members pensions.
In return, you'll discover a bright, dynamic and flexible place where you can build a career.
Our vision is to deliver an outstanding service to our scheme employers and members
Everyone's role in the Fund either directly contributes to the vision, or creates the foundations and environment which make it possible.
Being employed by Wilshire Pension Fund provides staff access to a generous remuneration package from Wiltshire Council.
- Holidays - you'll receive 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years and then 33 after 40 years' service, plus public and bank holidays
- Ability to purchase up to 20 extra days of annual leave
- Local government pension scheme - a fantastic CARE scheme with 1/49th accrual offering you and your family financial security when you retire. Being a member provides you with a guaranteed income for retirement along with protection for your family and loved ones. They could receive immediate life cover, a pension for not only your spouse/civil partner/ cohabiting partner but also eligible children in the event of your death in service. Other benefits include ill health cover, tax relief on contributions, flexible retirement and more! All our new employees are assessed against criteria and automatically enrolled into the scheme (unless you choose to opt out)
- Truly flexible working, roles are hybrid between home and the workplace where applicable, and flexibility also includes:
- flexi-time scheme (for most roles)
- compressed or part-time hours
- job shares or term-time contracts where appropriate
- Discounts and cash back from well-known major supermarket chains, high street retailers and on holidays and entertainment
- Subsidised rail - we can offer you 25% discount on rail season tickets
- Local discounts with retailers and service providers
- Salary sacrifice schemes which save tax and national insurance - including cycle to work and purchasing additional pension
- Discounted leisure membership
- Occupational health - offers a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle, including health screening and smoking cessation sessions
- Free seminars on managing your finances and planning for retirement
- Family friendly policies - we have a range of family friendly policies to support staff balance work and responsibilities outside of work including maternity leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity support and paternity leave, ordinary parental leave and carers leave.
- Development - Our HR / OD team have built an impressive suite of learning and training activities that provide a rounded and learner-centred experience. This includes a new learning management website that enables you to manage your own learning online
- Car pool - if you need a car for a business trip you can book a car. Our fleet includes fully electric vehicles and ultra-low emissions cars and electric charging points
- Car share scheme - if you share your commute with another employee you can benefit from reduced travel costs, while helping to reduce the number of cars on the roads
Flexible working
We positively encourage flexibility - wherever possible giving you the option to work in a way that works best for you.
Other flexible working options include:
• flexi-time scheme (for most roles)
• compressed or part-time hours
• job shares or term-time contracts where appropriate
Don't just take our word for it!
"My favourite thing about working at the Wiltshire Pension Fund is the incredible opportunities they have given me for growth and advancement. They've seen my potential and encouraged me to develop it by trusting me with increased responsibility, letting me really take on and own work and projects.
I've been with the Fund over three years and I've had tremendous personal and professional growth during this time. Wiltshire Pension Fund offers good benefits, flexible working, great career opportunities and invests in retaining and growing their staff - all in all it's a fantastic place to work!"
 | Mark Briggs CPMI, PRINCE2® Practitioner Business Analyst and Project Manager |
"Since joining Wiltshire Pension Fund in 2021 as an Accounting and Investments Officer I have been incredibly well supported to develop my skills and knowledge through regular internal and external training, enabling me to achieve the CFA UK IMC qualification. Professional development is actively encouraged and opportunities are always available for me to develop my skills and knowledge, having passed my recent qualification I am now considering what is next.
The flexible working policies are great, allowing me to balance a young family with work and home life. I split my time between working from home and using the high quality office space to meet colleagues in person."
Chris Moore Pension Fund Accounting and Investments Officer |  |
Employer Support Officer
Salary: £26,873 - £33,945
Location: County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN (Hybrid working arrangements available)
Closing: 14/11/2024
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Pensions Systems Manager
Salary: £55,872 - £58,224 (Inclusive of 17% market supplement)
Location: County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN (Hybrid working arrangements available)
Closing Date: 25/11/2024
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Salary: c£12,800
Location: County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN
Closing Date: 4/12/2024
Working Pattern: Part-time c2days per month
Interview Date: 18/12/2024
We are delighted to be offering the role of Chair for our Local Pension Board. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, experienced leader who can help guide our Pension Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities effectively.
As the Board Chair, you'll play an important part in overseeing the governance and administration of the Wiltshire Pension Fund (the Fund) in line with the Public Service Pension Scheme Act 2013 (PSPA13), LGPS legislation, and the Pension Regulator's Code of Practice. Your leadership will support scheme members and employers, enhancing the management of the Fund to benefit all stakeholders.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the governance of the Wiltshire Pension Fund!
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan the annual board meeting cycle and set agendas.
- Chair and facilitate board meetings, ensuring diverse input and reaching consensus.
- Monitor the implementation of board recommendations.
- Liaise with the Director of Finance & Procurement for Fund oversight and support.
- Review and evaluate the board's performance.
- Ensure all board reporting requirements are met.
- Balance the interests of employers and scheme members effectively
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong leadership skills with experience chairing meetings effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in public speaking.
- Integrity, strategic vision, and sound independent judgment.
- Ability to collaborate and engage tactfully with a variety of stakeholders.
- Commitment to dedicating time and effort to the role.
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of a pension board member
The successful candidate should ideally have previous experience of LGPS administration and governance at Board level, although we welcome nominations from candidates who have equivalent experience in a non LGPS environment.
It should be noted that completion of tPR certificate will not be a pre-condition of appointment, however it will be expected on appointment.
Please also note that the successful candidate will join us for their first board meeting on 11th February 2025, where they will be introduced to the board and receive a handover from the current Chair.
For more information about the role please see LPB Chair Job Profile (Word doc, 150 KB)(opens new window)
To apply please complete the LPB Chair Nomination Form 2024 (Word doc, 37 KB)(opens new window) and send to Krystie.Waterhouse@Wiltshire.gov.uk by 5pm on the 4th December 2024
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