Job Description

Technical Governance & Training Lead

Permanent, Full Time

£64,099 to £75,410 per annum

Location: Chelmsford*

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 6th August 2026

*This is a hybrid-working role contractually based in Chelmsford. The role allows for some home-working with a requirement to attend the office 2-3 days per week, in line with business need.

Who are we?

The Essex Pension Fund is one of 87 pension funds which make up the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The LGPS is the largest defined benefit pension scheme in England and Wales with a fund value of over £340billion.

On its own, our Fund looks after 182,000 Scheme Members, over 800 Employers and is valued at over £13billion, placing us easily within the top 10 LGPS funds in the country.

Here are some of the things you would you be doing:

• Responsible for the delivery of the LGPS Training Framework, including designing and delivering training for Board/Committee members, staff, and employers.
• Responsible for proactively researching the governance and compliance regulatory environment and the implications for supporting the Funds Boards and Committees.
• Provide clear guidance to senior stakeholders on the operational and strategic impacts of regulatory change, contributing to long‑term planning.
• Monitor compliance with statutory deadlines such as Annual Benefit Statements, valuations and the annual report.
• Support the Head of Fund Compliance and Governance with oversight of the Fund’s Risk Register.
• Assess staff training needs and maintaining statutory training records to ensure compliance with TPR expectations.

What are we looking for?

We love people with great attitudes; it isn’t only about having experience.

We’re looking for driven, hard-working team players who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and bring enthusiasm, reliability and a friendly, flexible approach.

We offer a wide range of training and support, from on-the-job learning with colleagues to resources through Essex County Council’s My Learning platform and opportunities via the Local Government Association.

So, if you have knowledge of the LGPS and extensive experience in dealing with and training Councillors and other stakeholders on all things governance and you can bring a supportive mindset, committed to continuous improvement for yourself and those around you, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

1, Extensive knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations and associated legislation.

2, Understanding of The Pensions Regulator's General Code.

3, Demonstrable experience in LGPS governance and compliance, including delivering LGPS (technical) training programmes and expert advice/guidance to Boards, Committees.

Although not essential, it is our preference to have the successful candidate in post by 1 November 2026.

To find out more about Essex Pension Fund and the teams who make good things happen please click here - Careers in Essex Pension Fund - Working for Essex

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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