Head of Pensions Technical Excellence
3 weeks ago
We’re looking for a Head of Pensions Technical Excellence to join our leadership team and help shape the future of NHS Pensions. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a high-performing team, bringing your expertise to a service that supports millions of NHS colleagues across the UK. About the role This is a senior leadership role with real impact. You’ll lead our Technical Excellence function, making sure our pension services are accurate, compliant, and trusted. You’ll work closely with the Director of Pensions and other senior leaders to guide how we manage complex pension legislation, scheme rules, and regulatory requirements. You’ll also lead a team of specialists across audit, assurance, risk, and technical delivery. Your work will help us build confidence with our members, stakeholders, and regulators - and make sure our service continues to meet the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for: leading the Technical Excellence team and shaping its strategy making sure our pension services meet legal and regulatory standards advising senior leaders and external partners on complex pension issues overseeing technical projects and improvements supporting governance, risk management, and audit processes deputising for the Director of Pensions when needed. About you We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about doing things right and doing them well. You’ll be a strategic thinker, a confident communicator, and a collaborative leader. You’ll bring: strong leadership experience in pensions, ideally in a senior technical role deep knowledge of UK pensions law, including DB/DC schemes and governance experience working with regulators, trustees, and senior stakeholders a track record of leading change and improving services excellent communication and relationship-building skills a commitment to continuous learning and development It’s a bonus if you also have: fellowship of the Pensions Management Institute or Institute and Faculty of Actuaries experience in the public sector or large-scale pension schemes a background in actuarial work or pension scheme funding Why join us? Here at the NHSBSA what we do matters. As an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), we manage the NHS Pension Scheme, process prescription payments, issue UK Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC) and much more Our services are used by NHS organisations, patients, and the public. We take pride in being part of something so meaningful, our efforts touch millions of lives every day. Benefits: We're committed to our people, our purpose, and your progress. That's why when you join us, you’ll have access to our people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits that you value most, including: an excellent pension with 23.7% employer contribution 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays flexible working options learning and development opportunities a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration About NHS Pensions We’re part of the NHS Business Services Authority and manage the NHS Pension Scheme for over 3 million members. Our work helps support the people who care for the nation. We’re proud to play our part. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of NHS Pensions, we’d love to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please visit the Osborne Thomas website via the Apply button. You can also contact our retained Search Consultancy Osborne Thomas at NHSBSA@osbornethomas.org or via telephone 020 3280 3671.
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