Location
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, with flexible working arrangements across Sutton and Kingston offices including options for home working.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£100,309 per annum

About the Role
This senior leadership role provides strategic management of the Kingston and Sutton LGPS Pension Funds and Treasury Management function. You will be part of the senior management team delivering finance and pension services to both Councils. The role involves attending committees and Pension Boards for both Councils and managing relationships with key stakeholders including the London CIV, independent advisors, and actuaries. Working collaboratively with the Head of Pensions Administration, you will provide professional leadership to the pension funds and report to the Directors of Finance. There is an opportunity to apply for the Senior Responsible Officer role for both funds, with an additional allowance of 10% of salary for this responsibility.

The role requires effective treasury management of the Councils' cash position and confident leadership within the LGPS sector. You will work directly with elected Members and senior officers to deliver excellent investment outcomes. The Sutton and Kingston Pension Funds are award-winning and recognised leaders among LGPS funds. Your detailed investment expertise, strong communication skills, and robust governance approach will ensure continued high-quality service delivery to Pension Fund members.

Joining Sutton and Kingston means working for two high-performing London Boroughs with shared services and flexible working patterns. Both boroughs are engaged in exciting initiatives such as the London Cancer Hub and major housing regeneration programmes, alongside strong commitments to tackling the climate emergency.

Sutton is known for excellent schools, green spaces, and a thriving cultural heritage, governed by a Liberal Democrat Administration with ambitious plans to maintain its status as a great place to live and work. Kingston is a Royal borough with historic charm, excellent schools, vibrant retail centres, and extensive green spaces, also governed by a Liberal Democrat Administration focused on creating a greener, fairer, safer, and inclusive community.

We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment with a commitment to your career growth and development. Your ideas and contributions will be encouraged and supported by a dynamic management team.

Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working through the Smarter Working Scheme (role dependent)
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements with provided equipment
- Access to a learning and development portal with a range of courses
- Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Confidential health, wellbeing and counselling support

Experience
Proven leadership experience within the LGPS sector, with a strong track record of delivering effective treasury management and excellent investment outcomes. Experience working directly with elected Members and senior officers is essential. Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships including pension boards, advisors, and external bodies.

About you
You are a confident and capable leader with detailed investment knowledge and strong communication skills. You have a robust approach to governance and a commitment to delivering high-quality pension fund services. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated to contribute to the success of two high-performing London Boroughs. You embrace flexibility and innovation in your work and align with the values of transparency, authenticity, and inclusivity.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and experience in pension fund management, treasury, or investment management are expected. Specific qualifications are not detailed but a strong background in LGPS investments and treasury management is required.