Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

A chance to help shape and oversee Northern LGPS as it enters the next phase of its development, bringing independent challenge and expertise at Board level.

About Northern LGPS

Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.

For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.

The role(s)

• Provide independent challenge and oversight at Board level
• Contribute expertise across investment, risk, governance or operations
• Support the executive team during this next phase of development
• Uphold high standards of governance and decision-making
• Act in the long-term interests of the partner funds who are both clients and shareholders of the Pool
• Carry out an SMF role appropriate to the appointment, which may include SMF14 (Senior Independent Director) and/or committee chair roles under SMF10–13, for a c.£70bn AIFM with MiFID permissions.

About you

• Senior experience with a strong background in investment management or major pension funds
• Board or committee experience, or readiness for a first NED role at this level
• Independent judgement and confidence to challenge constructively
• Collaborative, values-led approach

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application via LinkedIn.

If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.

Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025