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Join us at a pivotal moment, where procurement expertise, contract management, and vendor oversight come together to shape the future of LGPS pooling. The Third Party Risk and Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust third-party risk management framework and to oversee the effective and efficient performance of suppliers. This role is to ensure that all vendors, service providers, and outsourced partners meet regulatory requirements and align with the firm’s risk appetite and supplier performance achieves LGPS Central’s objectives. This role is critical in safeguarding operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and protecting the firm’s reputation. What you'll be doing: Framework Development & Governance • Design and maintain the third-party risk management policy and procedures in line with FCA, PRA, and other relevant regulatory requirements., • Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments of third-party vendors, including financial stability, operational resilience, cybersecurity, and compliance posture., • Monitor performance and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations, escalating issues or disputes as needed., • Track and manage key dates such as renewals, expirations, notice periods, and obligations., • Support contract extensions, variations,, • Develop and maintain a vendor risk register and ensure timely updates., • Monitor performance and risk indicators for third-party relationships and escalate issues as required., • Ensure compliance with FCA SYSC 8 (Outsourcing) and other applicable regulations., • Oversee third-party incident reporting and remediation processes., • Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Operational teams to undertake robust contract management and align third-party risk management with broader risk frameworks., • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract management, third-party risk policies and best practices. 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 those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their 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 a range of 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 working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience in third-party risk management, contract management, or operational risk, ideally within financial services (preferably asset management)., • Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA) and outsourcing guidelines., • Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks and conducting vendor due diligence., • Proven experience in contract management, preferably in a financial services environment. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance or related field (desirable)., • Professional certifications such as CIPS, or equivalent, is desirable. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal point in our transformation, shaping core business processes and building lasting internal capability. The Business Analyst will lead the capture and definition of the current-state (AS-IS) operating model and support the design of the future-state (TO-BE) model across LGPS Central’s operations, investment services, and governance structures. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will shape and document recommendations that align with our pooled investment structure, regulatory obligations, and strategic ambitions. What you'll be doing: As a Business Analyst, a flavour of what you will get involved in includes: Target Operating Model (TOM) Design • Lead workshops and analysis to capture the AS-IS operating model, covering investment management, operations, compliance, risk, governance, and reporting., • Design scalable, efficient TO-BE models that integrate people, processes, data, and systems., • Ensure alignment with LGPS pooling objectives, regulatory requirements, and good governance principles., • Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for improvement, transformation, or simplification., • Translate strategic and operational needs into business requirements for the TOM., • Support business case development and provide clear documentation to support decision-making., • Collaborate with teams across investments, operations, finance, compliance, governance, and partner funds., • Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather insights, validate assumptions, and co-design solutions., • Build trust and ensure stakeholder voices are represented in all aspects of model development., • Contribute to implementation planning and change impact assessments., • Track and document requirements, risks, assumptions, and dependencies., • Ensure traceability from analysis to design to outcomes, supporting benefits realisation., • Support alignment with LGPS Central’s values of integrity, service, and transparency 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 those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their 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 a range of 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 working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements • Proven experience as a Business Analyst leading operating model design in an LGPS, asset management, or public pensions context., • Strong understanding of pooled investment structures, public pensions governance, and regulatory requirements., • Skilled in business process mapping and analysis (e.g. BPMN, Lean)., • Experience working with investment operations, risk, compliance, and front-to-back-office teams., • Confident facilitating workshops, engaging stakeholders, and writing high-quality documentation., • Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with three office-based days in Wolverhampton., • Ability to document processes using MS Visio or other process modelling tools (e.g. ARIS, Bizagi)., • Experience of process standardization, workflow management, and identifying processes that require risk controls and optimization. Qualifications: • Degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent experience., • Business Analysis qualification (BCS, IIBA, or equivalent) desirable., • Project/change management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM) advantageous. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

As the Head of Investment Centre of Excellence reporting to the CIO, you will work closely with the CIO to build and maintain a professional, high performing and forward-looking investment team. As well as deep technical expertise, the candidate will have excellent leadership and relationship skills. The successful candidate will influence the investor style and culture of LGPS Central Limited. This is a key role, reporting directly to the CIO, with responsibilities including: • Leading on strategic projects - This role will collaborate with the CIO and the investment team to develop and execute strategic initiatives. For example, driving change and enhancements to meet the government’s Fit for the Future requirements. Enhancing best practice within the investment team and preparing for future evolution., • Overseeing the Investment Centre of Excellence - The role will be responsible for overseeing our new investment “Centre of Excellence” including Investment Oversight, Manager Monitoring & Research, Trading & Execution and Local Investing., • Ensuring LGPS Central’s investments meet Partner Fund needs - The role will also be integral to ensuring a close link between the investment team and Partner Funds’ investment requirements. Working closely with the Advisory/Client team., • Directly supporting the CIO – Support the CIO in day-to-day responsibilities including drafting papers and key documentation. This role is a certified role under the Senior Manager’s Certification Regime and will be subject to assessments in Fitness and Propriety and any other regulatory requirements What you’ll be doing As Head of Investment Centre of Excellence you will: Leading on strategic projects, for example: • Leading on design of asset class solutions. Ensuring robust input from the investment team and ensuring LGPS Central’s investment solutions meet the needs of Partner Funds, Government and other stakeholders., • Implementing a new organisational structure and processes for the investment team., • Considering role of internal management versus use of external managers., • Strengthening the integration of responsible investment into investment decision making., • Driving investment and operational innovation across investment teams., • Preparing for future pooling evolutions, for example greater delegation and consolidation. Overseeing the Investment Centre of Excellence, including: • Direct line management responsibility for Fund Oversight & Strategy Manager., • Dual line management responsibility for Manager Research & Monitoring, Trading & Execution and Local Investing., • Setting clear objectives for people and teams., • Developing, implementing and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)., • Ensuring people and teams are able to meet the objectives, through:, • Providing leadership and mentorship to team members., • Identifying training and development needs to enhance skills and capabilities., • Streamlining processes and improve efficiency., • Supporting investment teams to develop and deliver a robust and transparent decision-making and reporting process., • Championing a rigorous culture of high performing, collaborative, research-based investing across LGPS Central., • Work with the Responsible Investment & Stewardship Team to integrate responsible investment into the investment process and culture. Ensuring LGPS Central’s investments meet Partner Fund needs, including: • Working with Partner Funds, their other advisors, and the Central Advisory/Client team to ensure our investment solutions continue to meet the needs of the Partner Funds., • Supporting the Advisory/Client function in communications with the Partner Funds., • Ensuring investment reporting meets the needs of Partner Funds., • Delivering value for money for Partner Funds. Other responsibilities: • Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, providing insights and recommendations on strategic direction and implementation., • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Effectively communicate strategies and initiatives to stakeholders., • Prepare presentations and coordinate cross-team inputs for critical meetings and decisions., • Be an ambassador for LGPS Central within the investment community, Partner Funds, and with regulators and key stakeholders., • Build & maintain relationships with appropriate external parties, including other large asset owner run managers, fund managers and consultants., • Participate actively in the Investment Committee overseeing and advising on investment portfolios, contributing to the investment strategy of the pool. 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 those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their 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 a range of 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 working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements Problem solving • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organisational goals., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Experience in conducting in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for improvement., • Experience developing and implementing business plans. Investment • Market acknowledged investment leader and subject matter expert., • Demonstrates skills in designing LGPS investment strategies and asset class solutions., • Can articulate portfolio construction and investment selection skills. Including integration of responsible investment, manager selection and monitoring., • Experience of collaborative investment decision making at a senior level., • Experience of investment oversight including evaluation of performance and risk of investment portfolios Relationship • Excellent communication and relationship skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the organisation and externally., • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflicts and improve difficult relationships., • Well-developed relationship partnering skills, including building and demonstrating personal credibility. Leadership • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience., • Has successfully built, run, and developed high performing investment teams., • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas. Confidentiality • This role requires a high level of confidentiality, as it will involve leading high-profile projects. Qualifications • CFA or equivalent qualification / relevant investment experience., • Preferably degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline., • Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA approved person. What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023

Join us at a pivotal moment, where strategic procurement, vendor oversight, and long-term value delivery come together. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring LGPS Central Ltd procures goods and services and manages its critical suppliers and service providers effectively. Working alongside and supporting the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager, the postholder will gain hands-on experience in procuring a varied portfolio of goods and services, contract management and third-party vendor oversight within one of the UK’s leading LGPS pooling organisations. The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their expertise in procurement activities, contract management and vendor oversight. With exposure across the organisation including Investments, Finance, Legal and other services, this role provides the chance to build a strong understanding of public sector pensions pooling and the frameworks that underpin good governance and supplier relationships. What you'll be doing: Procurement • Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation, and onboarding processes, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy., • Assist with drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers., • Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and compliant with legislation and policy., • Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training., • Support the monitoring and oversight of suppliers and service providers., • Assist in maintaining governance, risk and compliance system in relation to third party vendor oversight., • Assist functions in the management of supplier risk and supplier management., • Lead user of tender and contract management system, providing training and support to other users., • Provide support to functions to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are monitored and managed appropriately., • Support periodic vendor reviews and reporting to internal governance forums., • Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies., • Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required., • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal., • Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues., • Promote best practice in supplier management and procurement processes. 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 those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their 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 a range of 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 working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds. Requirements Procurement Knowledge: • Ability to work as part of team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration., • Effective communicator, with the ability to communicate technical information at all levels, including to senior stakeholders. Qualifications: • CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) or working towards (desirable)., • Experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract management., • Experience ideally within the public sector (desirable)., • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience). What do we offer? We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: • Competitive salary, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, • 2 days paid volunteering days, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities, • Welfare and Family friendly policies, • Enhanced pay for new parents, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, • Hybrid Working, • Company Service Awards, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023

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Interim Head Teacher Wolverhampton £82,654 - £95,734 per year As soon as possible until July with the potential of a permanent position Simply Education is seeking an exceptional Interim Headteacher to lead an innovative Alternative Provision in Wolverhampton, catering to students from Year 7 through Year 11. The school believe that every student has untapped potential and deserves genuine opportunity. Learners are encouraged to develop resilience, life skills, and positive attitudes, equipping them with the confidence and capability to thrive in the modern world. Achievement academic, personal, and beyond is celebrated, with ambitious pathways created to secure strong futures. We are now seeking a dynamic, experienced, and values-led Interim Headteacher to lead the provision into its next phase. Role Overview As Interim Headteacher, you will: Strategic Leadership Drive the strategic development and long-term direction of the provision. Shape and embed a powerful culture aligned with shared values and aspirations. Lead the development of an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. Inspire staff through clear vision, high expectations and visible, values-led leadership.Operational Excellence Take responsibility for day-to-day leadership and ensure the smooth running of the provision. Secure outstanding teaching, targeted intervention and exceptional learning experiences. Raise attainment and progress particularly in English, Maths and personal development. Oversee high-quality self-evaluation and deliver effective improvement planning.People & Culture Lead, develop and empower staff, deploying people and resources effectively. Build a culture where students and staff feel safe, respected and able to flourish. Promote equal opportunities and champion inclusion at every level.Safeguarding & Governance Ensure safeguarding is rigorous, proactive and deeply embedded. Maintain strong multi-agency partnerships to support the most vulnerable learners. Report to governance structures in line with the annual cycle.Continuous Improvement Use evidence, evaluation and data to drive standards and innovation. Identify priorities, set ambitious goals and monitor progress with precision.If you are an exceptional leader who believes in the potential of every young person and are driven by purpose and meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please click Apply or send your CV. If you would like an informal conversation about the role or wish to learn more before applying, please contact the Simply Education Cheshire office in Nantwich, where the team will be happy to support you