West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: d759d91ecb95ffc176a2c60970439b46
Job information
Location: Occupop
Job reference: d759d91ecb95ffc176a2c60970439b46
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Posted: 20.05.2026
Available until: 04.07.2026
Are you passionate about public sector pensions and building trusted relationships that deliver real impact? As we enter a new phase of pooling in the UK, we’re strengthening our team to ensure we meet the requirements of pooling reform and continue delivering a best-in-class, client-centric service. We are recruiting a Client Director to provide tailored advice in line with the evolving needs of our Partner Funds. These roles are central to a £45bn pension pool and will grow in alignment with Government ambition, working directly with LGPS funds to deliver investment returns aligned with their objectives. If you’re passionate about client service, understand the LGPS landscape, and want to shape how pooling benefits are delivered for our Partner Funds, we’d love to hear from you. This role is client-facing and offers the opportunity to influence public sector pension investments and long-term outcomes for members and employers across the LGPS.
What you’ll be doing: As our Partner Fund Client Director, you’ll be at the heart of delivering an exceptional client experience. Here is a flavour of the responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing our business plan to position Central as principal advisor to Partner Funds and to enable greater delegated implementation in line with government proposals and legislation.
- Designing the advisory service for Partner Funds.
- Defining needs and assisting with procurement of systems (e.g., risk modelling and capital market assumptions).
- Leading Central’s relationship and full client investment service offering to approximately 4 Partner Funds.
- Attending Partner Fund investment-related meetings including Pension Committee.
- Agreeing IMAs and SLAs with Partner Funds and ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Delivering the full range of investment advice, including strategic asset allocation.
- Agreeing implementation routes aligned with Central building blocks with the Partner Funds.
- Delivering reporting to Partner Funds.
About us
LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by Partner Funds and manages £45bn+ of assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: Cheshire Pension Fund; Derbyshire Pension Fund; Leicestershire Pension Fund; Nottinghamshire Pension Fund; Shropshire Pension Fund; Staffordshire Pension Fund; West Midlands Pension Fund; Worcestershire Pension Fund.
The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company for our Partner Funds, focusing on value for money and performance to deliver superior investment returns with low costs.
Requirements
- Institutional Investment Experience: Proven background in investment consulting or relationship management within pension funds, asset managers, or similar, with solid experience in both public and private markets and a strong understanding of LGPS preferred.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with clients, Pension Committees, actuaries, investment advisors, senior management, and service providers.
- Investment Strategy Delivery: Hands-on experience delivering a full suite of institutional investment services—from setting strategy and implementation to investment reporting and oversight.
- Governance & Regulation Expertise: Strong understanding of investment governance frameworks, asset owner reporting, and UK pension regulations, ideally including LGPS-specific elements.
- Analytical & Technical Proficiency: Skilled in asset liability modelling, reporting at strategic and asset class levels, and proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for data presentation and analysis.
- Communication & Problem Solving: Excellent at conveying complex investment concepts clearly to varied audiences and delivering effective solutions.
- Collaborative & Organised Approach: Able to work cross-functionally in dynamic environments, manage multiple priorities, and proactively plan and execute projects.
- Ethics & ESG Integration: Strong commitment to ethical standards with knowledge of ESG principles and their practical application in investment decision-making.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree – Required; CFA or Actuarial qualification – Preferred; IMC – Preferred; Has or can meet all requirements of being an FCA approved person.
What do we offer?
We are proud to provide our people with a premium benefits package and continually improve rewards. Highlights include: Competitive salary; An enhanced Pension Scheme; 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays; 2 days paid volunteering days; An extra paid Company Day; Learning & Development opportunities; Welfare and Family-friendly policies; Enhanced pay for new parents; Employee Assistance Programme; Vitality Private Medical Insurance; Hybrid Working; Cycle to Work; Company Electric Vehicle Scheme; Recognitions and awards for diversity and inclusion.
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