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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

Business Analyst We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join our Change Team within IT at our head office in Tipton. In this role, you’ll partner closely with business areas to shape and deliver high‑quality requirements, refine processes, and support the Society’s ongoing transformation journey. If you’re driven by improving customer journeys, enhancing operational efficiency, and influencing meaningful change, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. In this role you will: • Engage with business stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into user stories, acceptance criteria and business requirements documentation., • Facilitate workshops, interviews and discovery sessions to uncover pain points and identify opportunities to improve customer journeys., • Map “As Is” processes and design efficient, customer‑centric “To Be” processes that deliver measurable improvements., • Work closely with suppliers as a champion for the Society’s requirements., • Define and support UAT activity to ensure robust testing coverage and understanding., • Perform structured analysis of core system changes and undertake impact assessments, evaluating associated business benefits., • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages dialogue, problem-solving and strong teamwork across delivery teams. To be considered for this role you will: • Hold a BCS Practitioner Certificate., • Have strong understanding and knowledge of IT systems, including integrations, infrastructure and databases., • Bring experience of core banking systems for both Savings and Mortgages., • Have a proven track record of analysing and documenting business processes and requirements within savings and mortgage journeys., • Be experienced in Jira and lean control tools and processes., • Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and risk compliance, ensuring solutions align with FCA, GDPR and internal risk frameworks., • Bring experience in digital best practice, technology risk and controls., • Have experience delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality., • Bring experience in partner/3rd party management with commercial and contractual acumen., • Have current or previous technical development experience, including exposure to modern infrastructure (Cloud, APIs, SaaS)., • Demonstrate strong impact analysis skills across changing scope, team structures and priorities., • Be highly organised with a problem‑solving approach and ability to work under pressure., • Have strong verbal, written and numerical skills, with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent., • Be able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, self‑motivate, work independently, and collaborate well within a multi‑disciplinary environment. Salary: £45,000-£50,000 p.a. Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week The Society is able to offer hybrid working, following successful completion of an initial probationary period, you would be able to work 2 to 3 days at home each week. Why join us at the Tipton? Located in the heart of the Black Country, here at the Tipton & Coseley Building Society we've created a working environment where employees can pursue worthwhile and rewarding careers, where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognised and valued. Our head office is based in the centre of Tipton, with local amenities including a local park and canal suitable for lunch time walks and a local train station connecting to nearby city centres including Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Being a smaller building society, you will have access to all decision makers. Our open and approachable stance means you will cross paths with senior team members daily and your thoughts, recommendations, and ways of thinking differently will be respected and considered. Our benefits include: • 25 days’ annual leave plus public bank holidays, • Staff annual discretionary bonus scheme, • Pension contribution, • Life assurance of 4 x basic salary, • Private Healthcare*, • Permanent Health Insurance*, • Health Cash Plan, • Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to a Wellbeing hub and Employee assistance programme, • Celebration days, • Volunteering opportunities, • Benefit Hub subscription: giving access to a wide range of discounts across many different sectors Applications: If you would like to apply, please send your full CV with a covering letter indicating your suitability for the role by close of business on Friday 24th April 2026. To view our Recruitment Privacy Notice, please click here: Tipton & Coseley Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are firmly committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace in which all employees are valued, respected, safe, supported, and listened to without judgement or prejudice. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Please let us know if you need us to make adjustments for any part of the recruitment process and we will be happy to assist.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long term impact. We are launching a major recruitment campaign for experienced Investment Analysts to support how we invest, advise and deliver for Partner Funds as the LGPS landscape changes through the government’s Fit for the Future reforms. As the pension landscape evolves through pension reform and strengthening of the LGPS framework, the role of investment teams in delivering resilient, efficient and responsible outcomes has never been more critical. This role is part of our newly created Alternatives and Hedging Solutions team, an exciting opportunity to grow your career in Investments. What you'll be doing: As an Investment Analyst within the Alternatives and Hedging Solutions team you will: • Deliver high quality research and analysis to support investment decisions across the Alternatives (diversifying hedge funds, ILS and other absolute return strategies) and Hedging Solutions (e.g. currency hedging, equity protection, LDI, gold)., • Support manager research, selection and ongoing monitoring, including operational due diligence where required, • Build and maintain investment papers, committee materials and reporting that is clear, evidence based and decision ready, • Analyse performance, risk, exposures and portfolio positioning, and turn this into practical insight, • Embed responsible investment and stewardship considerations into analysis and recommendations, • Work closely with Portfolio Managers, the Risk team, Responsible Investment and Stewardship colleagues, and external managers and providers, • You will gain exposure to strategic change alongside technical investment depth, forming the foundation of a highly impactful career. About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen 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 £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six 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, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Sulfolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire 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 • Relevant experience in an asset manager, asset owner, consultancy, bank or similar investment environment, • Strong analytical capability, with the judgement to focus on what matters for outcomes, risk and value for money, • Strong quantitative and IT skills, preferably with familiarity in systems used for screening and performance and risk analysis., • Clear written communication, including the ability to produce concise decision papers, • A practical understanding of responsible investment factors within investment analysis, • Completed or progressing towards IMC, CFA or equivalent qualifications, or a clear commitment to professional development Qualifications: • Degree level or equivalent 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, • 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, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

Join us at a pivotal moment, where investment operations expertise, data integrity, and process excellence come together to underpin effective LGPS pooling and deliver strong outcomes. The Private Markets Operations Analyst plays a key role within the Investment Operations team, which provides essential support to the Investment function. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing and support for new investment activity and life cycle support of existing investments. The role involves daily interaction and collaboration with internal teams across the firm, primarily the Investment teams but also including Client Services and Compliance, as well as with key external partners such as the Fund Administrator/Accountant, technology vendors and the General Partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, support the implementation of investment strategies, and help ensure regulatory and procedural compliance in line with best practice and LGPS Central’s commitment to excellence in asset management. What you'll be doing: As our Investment Operations Analyst (Private Markets), here's an insight into what you'll be getting up to: Fund and LP Administration • Provide operational support to Fund Managers., • Preparing cashflow notices and managing cashflow activity with investors and General Partners., • Bank and cash management and reconciliation, • Managing foreign exchange requirements, • Monitoring, processing and payment of invoices, • Oversight of the Fund Administrator for outsourced services including reviewing ongoing KPI and SLA performance, • Resolving investor queries, • Supporting internal audits, • Contribute to the development of the Target Operating Model, • Maintaining investment and accounting records, • Reconciling financial statement line items, • Supporting valuation of investments, • Annual accounts preparation in compliance with FRS 102, • Preparing performance calculations, • Annual financial statement audit liaison, • Cost transparency reporting, • Periodic monitoring and review of the investors admitted and entities activity, • Compliance monitoring and reporting, • Formulating and implementing detailed compliance procedures in relation to applicable regulatory requirements., • Preparing AIFMD Annex IV reporting, • Liaising with tax advisor for partnership tax compliance and tax structuring, • Ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreement for administrative functions About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen 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 £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six 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, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Sulfolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire 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 • Previous Fund Administration and/or Fund Accounting experience for Private Market investments, from either an Asset Management or Fund Administrator background., • Some previous experience of supporting any of Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Property investments is a must., • An understanding of the roles played by an Outsourced Administrator., • Any experience of Charles River, eFront or similar platforms would be an advantage., • Competent grasp of the ‘life of a trade’ structure, knowledge of investment and accounting requirements and preparation of call and distribution notices., • Understanding of regulations pertaining to Private Market investments., • Proven track record of outstanding customer service, ideally servicing Financial Institutions., • High attention to detail, analytical., • Able to communicate complex and highly-technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant., • Confidence when communicating., • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems., • Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the company., • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures., • Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills., • Ability to challenge appropriately., • Ability to think outside the box. Qualifications: • Degree level or equivalent 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, • 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, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

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

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 LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long term impact. Based in Wolverhampton, the successful candidate will work closely with the Governance Manager, Company Secretary and Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer (CLCRO) to ensure the effective management of the firm’s governance framework. What you'll be doing: As a Governance Officer you will: • Administrative oversight and co-ordination of all of the firm’s Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three governance bodies, including:, • Drafting and coordinating agendas;, • Drafting minutes;, • Co-ordinating and quality control around packs of papers;, • Circulating papers and engaging with recipients;, • Supporting stakeholder engagement., • Prompting and enforcing deadlines / ensuring effective scheduling., • Support the Governance Manager in the administrative oversight and co-ordination for ‘Tier One’ governance bodies (currently including the LGPSC Board and its sub-committees and the firm’s subsidiary company boards), the Executive Committee and the company’s annual shareholder meetings., • Ensure consistency and high standards of governance retained throughout the organisation., • Timeously assisting with corporate filings with Companies House for the firm and its subsidiaries, including annual confirmation statements., • Supporting the oversight and reporting around the integrity and efficiency of governance processes., • Assisting with the management of key suppliers in support of the governance framework., • Managing the ‘effectiveness’ reviews of the Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three bodies., • Oversight of the Company Structure Charts, ensuring these are maintained and updated appropriately (including the Governance Structure Chart)., • Assisting with the annual review of the Company’s Committee Terms of Reference (Tier 1, 2 and 3). About Us LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen 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 £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six 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, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund, • Hampshire Pension Fund, • Sulfolk County Council, • Wiltshire Pension Fund, • Norfolk Pension Fund, • Oxfordshire 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 • A track-record of governance experience in the financial services or corporate sectors., • An awareness of best practice governance principles and practice and experience in reinforcing those., • The ability to operate to high standards of professional integrity., • Excellent inter-personal and relationship management skills., • Highly organised and able to meet deadlines in a professional and timely manner., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Must be fully conversant in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and use of databases such as Excel, Word, Sharepoint, and have the ability to learn new software quickly (including board management tools)., • Desire to provide services within a culture of customer focus, continuous improvement and service excellence. Qualifications: • NVQ Level 4 or other qualification in Business Administration, Governance, Company Secretarial and/or equivalent in- job experience operating in a governance type administrative role. 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, • 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, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

New Build Mortgage & Protection Adviser - OTE: £60,000 – £100,000 per annum – United Kingdom (Remote) Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. Do you want a steady flow of quality leads and strong developer partnerships to help you turn enquiries into completions? MAB New Homes is a specialist brokerage in the UK new homes sector. We are hiring a New Build Mortgage & Protection Adviser to support our growing network. The role You will manage new build buyers from first enquiry through to completion. You'll work closely with housebuilder teams, helping more customers secure their homes while increasing your own earnings through strong conversion. Weekend work is part of the role, supporting busy sales periods and site events. Key Responsibilities • Provide clear mortgage advice to new build buyers, including scheme-led purchases, • Qualify buyers quickly to help secure reservations and keep sales moving, • Manage your pipeline end-to-end, keeping cases on track to completion, • Offer protection solutions to improve customer outcomes and increase case value, • Build strong relationships with site teams to maximise lead flow and conversions, • Keep accurate and compliant records in line with FCA standards MAB New Homes works directly with UK housebuilders and developers. We sit at the centre of the sales process, helping buyers move forward with confidence while supporting strong sales results for our partners. xrnqpay The Benefits • OTE £60,000 – £100,000 per annum, driven by your performance, • Reliable lead flow from established developer partnerships, • Remote working with structured support and clear processes, • A focused new build proposition where demand remains high, • CeMAP qualified (or equivalent), • CAS status, • Experience with residential mortgages and protection advice, • Confident communicator who can build trust quickly, • New build experience Apply today with your CV and a short summary of your experience to take the next step in your mortgage career.

A leading insurance firm in the UK is hiring a Conduct & Controls Manager to oversee FCA compliance for its growing Commercial Insurance team. The role requires over 3 years of experience in insurance broking, with expertise in QA, compliance, and managing conduct risks.