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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 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 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, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025

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

Department: Software Development Location: Dudley, West Midlands Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week office based Reports to: Chief Technical Officer Direct Reports: Team Leaders and Software Developers across Europe (mainly UK) Role Purpose The Engineering Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for software development teams responsible for delivering and maintaining a key software product. They will oversee team leaders and developers across Europe, ensuring technical excellence, consistent delivery, high-quality engineering practices and alignment with organisational goals. Working closely with the CTO, they will drive engineering standards, support professional development, and ensure successful execution of the product roadmap. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical & Delivery Leadership • Provide overall direction, leadership and oversight for software development teams working on a designated software package., • Ensure high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices, code quality, testing and release management., • Collaborate with the CTO and product stakeholders to plan and deliver the technical roadmap., • Monitor team performance, delivery timelines and engineering metrics to ensure continuous improvement., • Promote best-practice CI/CD, cloud-native approaches, architectural consistency and technical innovation 2. People Management & Development • Line-manage team leaders and senior developers located across Europe., • Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning., • Conduct regular 1-1s, performance reviews, and support skills and career development., • Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-quality engineering talent. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Product Management, QA, Operations and Customer Support to ensure smooth delivery cycles., • Liaise across departments to identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure alignment of technical and business priorities., • Ensure effective communication across distributed teams and stakeholders. 4. Governance, Quality & Compliance • Oversee adherence to engineering governance, coding standards, security and regulatory compliance., • Ensure consistent documentation, release notes, architectural decisions and technical specifications., • Contribute to budget planning, resource allocation and vendor management where relevant. 5. Strategic Contribution • Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and engineering approaches for their relevance and potential value., • Drive continuous improvement across engineering, including process optimisation and organisational scalability., • Provide technical insights and recommendations to the CTO and leadership team. Skills & Experience Essential • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Development Manager or Senior Engineering Lead., • Strong background in modern engineering practices (cloud services, microservices, CI/CD, automation)., • Experience leading distributed or multi-country engineering teams., • Strong understanding of systems architecture, design and scalable systems., • Strong people-leadership skills with experience managing senior engineers., • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Desirable • Experience in SaaS environments or enterprise-scale systems., • Knowledge of European employment and remote-team considerations., • Experience working with DevOps, SRE or platform engineering functions., • Knowledge of Agile principles and experience applying Agile methodologies to support efficient, collaborative and iterative software delivery. Behaviours & Competencies • Strategic thinking and strong decision-making ability., • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style., • High integrity, professionalism and accountability., • Strong problem-solving orientation and adaptability., • Passion for high-performance engineering cultures., • Passion to deliver quality products and lead others to do the same.

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