Independent Person (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Independent Person (Local Government Pension Scheme) | 17 November, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Royal Greenwich Skip to content Vacancies Independent Person (Local Government Pension Scheme) Job Introduction Independent Person (Local Government Pension Scheme) This advert is not for a directly employed role - the Independent Person will not be an employee of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund is seeking to appoint an experienced Independent Person to support the effective governance and oversight of the Fund, working closely with the Pension Fund Investment and Administration Panel (the Panel) and the Senior LGPS Officer . This is a non-voting appointment established in line with the requirements of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (Amendment) (Governance) Regulations 2026. The Independent Person will provide independent challenge, professional insight and scrutiny across investment, governance, administration and wider LGPS responsibilities. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified individuals and firms; where a firm applies or is appointed, a named individual from that firm must be identified to undertake the role. How You Will Contribute The role has been established in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (Amendment) (Governance) Regulations 2026 for the appointment of an Independent Person . Investment and Funding Provide independent insight, scrutiny and constructive challenge to the Pension Fund Panel and officers. Review and challenge reports, advice and recommendations from officers, advisers, actuaries, investment consultants, investment managers and London CIV. Support the Panel in overseeing the Fund's investment strategy, funding strategy, investment performance, responsible investment approach and pooling arrangements. Contribute to the review and development of Fund policies and strategies. Pension Administration Support oversight of pension administration performance, regulatory compliance, risk management and service improvement. Governance Provide independent challenge and assurance on the Fund's governance arrangements and governance improvement initiatives. Support the Fund in maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability and decision-making. Other Responsibilities Work constructively with the Chair of the Pension Fund Panel, officers and, where appropriate, the Local Pension Board to support effective governance and oversight. Prepare for meetings by reviewing reports and identifying areas for challenge, assurance or further enquiry. Maintain high standards of integrity, confidentiality, impartiality and professional conduct. Provide independent perspectives and challenge to support effective decision-making and the discharge of the Fund's LGPS responsibilities. Undertake any other activities reasonably required to support the effective governance and administration of the Fund. Review the Fund's policies and strategies, providing independent challenge and assurance. What You Will Bring Significant senior-level experience in pensions, investment, governance, audit, finance or a related professional field Strong understanding of the governance, funding, administration and investment arrangements of occupational pension schemes, preferably including the Local Government Pension Scheme. Experience of providing independent advice, assurance, scrutiny or constructive challenge to boards, committees, trustees, elected members or senior executives. Ability to review and interpret complex investment, actuarial, regulatory and governance information and provide clear, objective and independent views. Good understanding of current developments affecting the LGPS, including pooling, governance reform, responsible investment and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge appropriately and support effective decision-making. Abil