Governance and Communications Officer (Pensions)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,035 to £38,626 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Llandrindod Wells, Powys |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the role:
The Governance and Communications Officer is responsible for developing and enhancing the communication and governance standards of the Pension Fund. This role involves the creation and maintenance of policy documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, the Pension Regulator’s Code of Practice and providing clear and accessible information to all stakeholders (scheme members, employers, Pension Committee and Board).
The post will support the Pension Fund Manager in running the Pensions Committee and Local Pension Board and will manage formal complaints and be responsible for the development of digital communication tools.
Additionally, the role includes organizing member events, facilitating recruitment, and delivering presentations to ensure effective communication and engagement with Pension Fund members and employers.
About you:
Experience of the use of IT packages e.g. MS Office, MS365 with strong IT skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good attention to detail
Detailed knowledge of LGPS and TPS regulations, The Pension Regulator Code of Practice
Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience including a recognised CIPP qualification or equivalent.
Ability to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative
What you will do:
1. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all legislation affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Powys Pension Fund.
2. Prepare, deliver and maintain Pension Fund policy documentation, the Pension Regulator’s Code of Practice and other governance expectations.
3. You will develop, maintain and enhance Pension Fund communications to all stakeholders, maximising the use of technology to increase efficiencies within the Pensions team.
4. To support the Pension Fund Manager in ensuring that the targets set out and expected of the Pension Fund are met.
5. Develop and maintain scheme literature in various formats in line with accessibility standards.
This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check
The Governance and Communications Officer is responsible for developing and enhancing the communication and governance standards of the Pension Fund. This role involves the creation and maintenance of policy documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, the Pension Regulator’s Code of Practice and providing clear and accessible information to all stakeholders (scheme members, employers, Pension Committee and Board).
The post will support the Pension Fund Manager in running the Pensions Committee and Local Pension Board and will manage formal complaints and be responsible for the development of digital communication tools.
Additionally, the role includes organizing member events, facilitating recruitment, and delivering presentations to ensure effective communication and engagement with Pension Fund members and employers.
About you:
Experience of the use of IT packages e.g. MS Office, MS365 with strong IT skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good attention to detail
Detailed knowledge of LGPS and TPS regulations, The Pension Regulator Code of Practice
Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience including a recognised CIPP qualification or equivalent.
Ability to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative
What you will do:
1. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all legislation affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Powys Pension Fund.
2. Prepare, deliver and maintain Pension Fund policy documentation, the Pension Regulator’s Code of Practice and other governance expectations.
3. You will develop, maintain and enhance Pension Fund communications to all stakeholders, maximising the use of technology to increase efficiencies within the Pensions team.
4. To support the Pension Fund Manager in ensuring that the targets set out and expected of the Pension Fund are met.
5. Develop and maintain scheme literature in various formats in line with accessibility standards.
This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check