About us

The Oxfordshire Pension Fund is responsible for the pension arrangements of over 70,000 scheme members, and is currently working with over 150 scheme employers. The Fund invests over £3.3bn, largely through the Brunel Pension Partnership, a pooled arrangement with 9 other Local Government Pension Funds. The service is managed by the Pension Fund Committee as overseen by the Local Pension Board, through the Administration and Investment Teams and the newly formed Governance and Communication Team, supported by a number of independent external advisers.

About the role

This is a new position to head up a small team to develop the governance and communications arrangements for the Oxfordshire Pension Fund, reflecting the increased scrutiny of governance arrangements by the Scheme Advisory Board and the Pension Regulator.

You will work closely with the Head of Pensions as well as the Administration and Investment Teams, Scheme Employers and Members, and Members of the Pension Fund Committee.

About you

You need to be well organised with excellent communication skills, and a minimum 3 years experience working within the LGPS.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Collins, Head of Pensions on 07554 103465 or by email at sean.collins@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Application Procedure

To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking Apply Now. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Guaranteed interviews

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

We are open to discussions about flexible working.