Location
London Borough of Brent, Civic Centre and other locations from time to time.

Hours
Approximately 15 days per year.

Salary
Remuneration agreed on appointment, subject to qualifications, experience and expertise.

About the Role
The Brent Pension Fund, part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and administered by Brent Council, provides pension benefits to eligible employees and participating employers. The Pension Fund Sub-Committee oversees investment, funding and administration, supported by the Pension Board which provides independent scrutiny and oversight. The Fund manages significant long-term assets and collaborates with external advisers, investment managers and LGPS pooling arrangements.

Brent Council is appointing an Independent Person to provide independent expertise and challenge across investment, funding, governance and administration, complementing existing professional advice. This new role is introduced as part of the government Fit for the Future reforms.

The Independent Person will provide professional expertise, scrutiny and constructive challenge across investment, governance, funding and administration. Working closely with the Pension Fund Sub-Committee, Pension Board, Senior LGPS Officer and advisers, the role supports effective governance, regulatory compliance and the Fund’s response to ongoing LGPS reforms.

This is an advisory, non-voting role with no delegated decision-making authority. It provides independent challenge on strategies, advice, performance, risk management and governance arrangements, complementing rather than replacing the responsibilities of the Fund’s existing governance structures and professional advisers.

Experience
Significant pensions experience or relevant professional qualifications or accreditation such as PMI qualifications or APPT accreditation. Experience outside the LGPS will be considered if it provides relevant and transferable expertise.

About you
You will be able to analyse complex investment, funding, governance and administration matters; understand current issues and developments affecting the LGPS; provide objective, evidence-based challenge and demonstrate independent judgement; communicate complex information clearly to members and stakeholders; build effective relationships while maintaining professional independence; contribute constructively to discussions and decision-making processes; and demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or accreditations in pensions or related fields are required or highly desirable.