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Head of Pensions

Job Reference orbis/TP/52954/44154

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£79,818 - £87,021 per annum
Working Hours:
37
Location:
County Hall, Lewes
Closing Date:
04/05/2025
Job Category:
Finance
Organisation:
East Sussex County Council
Directorate:
ESCC: Business Services

Package Description

 

Job Introduction

East Sussex Pension Fund: Head of Pensions

The Local Government Pension Scheme landscape is complex and ever changing. Do you have the skills and ambition required to make a difference and lead the East Sussex Pension Fund team to deliver a high quality service to our pensioners, active members and employers? Please apply for the role of Head of Pensions. 

Leading a team that supports the delivery of the strategic objectives of the East Sussex Pension Fund (ESPF) - Homepage | East Sussex Pension Fund. The ESPF is valued at £5.0bn, have over 85,000 member and comprises 140 employer organisations. The governance of the ESPF is provided by a Pension Committee, with the support of a Pension Board. The Fund is part of the ACCESS investment pool, along with 10 other local authority pension funds, with investments in excess of £50bn. 

We are looking for candidates who will bring innovative thinking and expertise, leading on embedding best practice for strong stewardship, safeguarding the integrity of the Fund and giving excellent service to the customers of the Fund, including employers, contributors and beneficiaries.


Please click the apply now button to upload a CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

We will look to hold interviews in the week commencing 5 May 2025.

The Team supports hybrid and flexible working practices. This role offers a perfect balance between strategic leadership as well as hands-on involvement in the delivery of award winning services.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Ian Gutsell, Chief Finance Officer, East Sussex Pension Fund: ian.gutsell@eastsussex.gov.uk 07825 523 633.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company Information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

  

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