Head of Pensions and Treasury

Head of Pensions & Treasury Location: LondonContract: Temporary (3 month initial) Rate: £800 per day umbrella // £703.58 per day PAYE Start Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact:

Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Head of Pensions & Treasury to join the team on a temporary basis. The Head of Pensions & Treasury is lead officer for the in-house pensions team that manages the Local Government Pension Scheme and provides outstanding leadership and direction on all pension related issues.

You will manage the team that has day-to-day accountability for implementation of pension policy and oversight of external service providers including investment managers, third party administrator, consultants and advisors. You will provide guidance and support to the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board in carrying out their duties.

You will lead the development and implementation of the Council's Treasury Management Strategy linked to the Council's Medium Term Plan. The Head of Pensions and Treasury is expected to provide advice to the S151 officer and elected representatives to inform their Treasury management decision making and will be responsible for maintaining a robust controls framework for the function and delivery under the Treasury policies and practices detailed within the Strategy.

CandidateCriteria

• CIPFA/CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience of working within both Pensions & Treasury within a Local Authority
• Experience of developing Treasury Management Strategies and overseeing a Pension Scheme.
• Experience of managing a large team of professionals, delivering an efficient service.
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.