Pensions Governance and Risk Manager

Fife Council

Pensions Governance and Risk Manager leading governance and risk management for the Fife Pension Fund during significant development. Ensuring compliance and effective strategies while influencing colleagues.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeGlenrothes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,196 - £62,583 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulations.
Lead the Fund’s risk management approach, including risk registers and horizon scanning.
Provide clear reporting and insight to the Pensions Committee and Board.
Support training and development for Committee and Board members.
Oversee policies, strategies and governance documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in governance, risk or compliance in a regulated environment.
Understanding of pensions or LGPS frameworks.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
The ability to communicate clearly and influence others.
Experience developing policies or governance frameworks.
The ability to lead or influence work across teams.
A relevant qualification in governance, risk, finance or law would be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

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Hard Skills & Tools

governance frameworksrisk managementrisk registerscompliancepolicy developmentreportinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationinfluenceleadershiptraining and development

Certifications

qualification in governancequalification in riskqualification in financequalification in law