We are looking for a new scheme employer representative to join our Pensions Board

A vacancy has arisen on the Pension Board for a new employer representative. The fund is currently seeking nominations from our employers to fill this role.

What is the Pensions Board?  

The role of the Local Pensions Board is to assist the fund to secure compliance with the LGPS regulations and help to ensure efficient governance and administration of the LGPS. The board meets at least quarterly, and meetings are open to the public. The agendas and minutes of the previous Pensions Board meetings can be found on the Shropshire Council website.

What does the scheme employer representative do? 

To be a scheme employer representative, you must work for one of Shropshire County Pension Fund’s scheme employers and be able to represent other scheme employers in the fund.

Dave Wright is currently the elected chair of the Pensions Board. You can watch a video of Dave talking about the role of the board.

At the moment, we have an employer representative from the housing sector. We have a wide range of employers who cover, academies, parish councils, charities and outsourced services that are now provided by private sector companies.

We appreciate that there is a level of commitment required for this role, but we can offer support and training to help you with this. The Pensions Board is able to offer representatives the opportunity to attend meetings virtually and claim back expenses, where travel is required.

How to apply? 

If you wish to apply for the position, then a completed application form must be sent to the Pensions Team by 14th July 2024. 

The application form can be found here or, you can email us at pensions@shropshire.gov.uk to ask for a form.  

The person specification and the terms of reference can also be found on our website. These documents should be referred to when completing the application form, as the capacity to meet requirements outlined in these documents will form part of the selection criteria.  

Once completed, the form should be emailed to alison.grange@shropshire.gov.uk, or be posted to the following address: Pensions, PO Box 4826, Shrewsbury, SY1 9LJ.

If your application is sent by email, you will be asked to sign the form if you’re invited to an interview. 

We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please email Alison Grange alison.grange@shropshire.gov.uk.