Governance Manager

Job description

Contract Terms

Starting salary: PO7 (£59,511 – £62,766)
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours per week: 36 per week
Location: Wood Green, Hybrid working
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pension Fund Governance Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective governance and regulatory compliance of the LGPS. You will work closely with The Head of Pensions, Pensions Manager, Pensions Committee and Board, and external advisors to uphold the highest standards of fiduciary oversight and operational excellence.

As the Governance Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks, manage Committee and Board meetings, prepare and keep up to date policy documentation and monitor adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will help shape strategic decisions and ensure the long-term sustainability and integrity of our pension arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a governance professional with a strong understanding of pension scheme operations, risk management and regulatory frameworks to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the Team

The Haringey Pensions Team is an award-winning administration function known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in service delivery. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce, which brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences to everything we do.

Our team is passionate about providing a high-quality, member-focused service. We take pride in supporting our members with care, clarity, and professionalism—ensuring they feel informed and confident about their pension benefits. Collaboration, continuous improvement and a strong sense of purpose are at the heart of our culture.  Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the LGPS.

About You

You will be a governance professional with a strong background in pensions, compliance or financial services. You bring a deep understanding of pension scheme governance, regulatory frameworks (such as TPR, SAB and FCA requirements) and trustee board operations. You are confident managing complex documentation, facilitating trustee meetings and ensuring robust governance practices are in place.

Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders set you apart. You are proactive, organised and comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Ideally, you will have:
•    Proven experience in pension scheme governance or a related field
•    Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements for LGPS funds
•    Experience supporting trustee boards or governance committees
•    Excellent organisational and project management skills
•    A relevant professional qualification (e.g., PMI or governance) is desirable

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk.