Head of Pensions and Treasury

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Pensions and Treasury to work for our client based in Colindale and surrounding areas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the investment, administration and financial governance of the Pension Fund including:-accounting, budgeting, financial information, monitoring and control of the accounts of the Pension Fund.
• Liaising with investment advisor and Fund Managers to ensure that investment strategies are designed to realise optimised returns for the Fund.
• Ensuring employers and members receive a high quality administration service.
• Advising the Fund on governance matters;
• Managing relationships with, and the provision of information to, Fund employers and ensuring the pension fund has sufficient liquid cash to meet its commitments and that cash balances are secure and efficiently managed.
• Deliver an effective system of financial controls for all pension related activity.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Treasury Strategy, Policies and Procedures.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Client's Treasury Management Strategy.
• The Head of Pensions and Treasury is expected to provide advice to the S151 officer and elected representatives to inform their Treasury management decision making.

Working time: 09.00am - 17.30pm, Monday to Friday

Requirements:

• Must have experience of doing a similar role for a large local authority.
• Experience of both Pensions and Treasury.
• CIPFA (or other CCAB) qualified
• Knowledge of the major issues facing local government pension arrangements, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction.

If you have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV.