Chair of the Croydon Local Pension Board

Job info

Organization Name

London Borough of Croydon

Job Family

Finance

Job Grade

Fixed Rate

Locations

United Kingdom | Croydon, London, United Kingdom

Work Locations

BWH - Floor 3 Zone D

Posting Visibility

Internal and External

Full Time or Part Time

Part time

Travel Required

No

Posting Date

30/09/2025

Published Job End Date

24/10/2025 23.55.00

DBS Check Required

No

Job Description

Department: Resources 
Division: Pensions & Treasury
Job Title: Local Pension Board - Independent Chair 
Hours: 36
Location: Bernard Weatherill House
Employment Type: Fixed Term

Role of the Board Chair

1. Assisting to secure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidance concerned with the operation of the Pension Scheme, including the TPR General Code of Practice and the Fit for the Future requirements.
2. Assisting to ensure effective governance and administration is in place and is reviewed as necessary.
3. Assisting to ensure members are appointed and act in accordance with the Fund Conflicts of Interest Policy and relevant code of practice and to personally model this
4. To Chair meetings of the Board, encouraging inclusive participation and constructive questioning and debate whilst giving officers the opportunity to respond and provide further information or advice as necessary with a view to reaching consensus decisions where possible; if this is not possible, ensuring any decision reached by vote is recorded and published.
5. To develop effective working relationships with officers and to collaborate on certain areas of Fund operations including but not limited to:

• Training Plan Development and Delivery
• Board Annual Report Drafting 
• Forward and Business Plans Drafting
• Reviewing Board Terms of Reference periodically
• Providing insight and advice on Breaches of the Law
• Ensuring the Fund Conflicts of Interest Policy and Process is being operated effectively

1. To keep abreast of pressures and developments affecting the administering authority and assisting to seek to secure adequate resourcing for effective service delivery by advocacy.
2. To attend Committee meetings in an advisory capacity – the Committee are required to have regard to advice and insight provided by the Board.

Person Specification

1. Ability to absorb and articulate complex regulatory requirements to a variety of stakeholders
2. Ability to Chair meetings effectively
3. Excellent Communication Skills
4. Ability to act as an advocate for securing sufficient resources for effective Fund operations
5. Ability to work in partnership with Board members, Officers and the Committee.
6. Ability to ensure compliance with the Fund Conflicts of Interest Policy and process.
7. Ability to mentor Board colleagues as required.
8. Ability to attend relevant training as required.
9.  

Experience / Qualifications

1. Substantial experience of the operation of the LGPS
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the wider pensions landscape
3. Membership of a related professional body or relevant experience
4. Experience of undertaking chairing duties

If you are interested in the role, please send a letter of application together with your CV to 

The closing date for applications is Friday 24 October 2025.

Employer Description

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. 

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.