Independent Person (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Applicants should submit the following documents by email to Pension-Board@royalgreenwich.gov.uk by the closing date:

• A covering statement of no more than two A4 pages setting out your suitability for the role.
• Details of how you meet the requirements of the position, including relevant knowledge, skills and experience, together with any relevant professional qualifications, accreditations or memberships.
• A current CV.

The covering statement should clearly demonstrate your ability to provide independent challenge, assurance and support in relation to LGPS governance, investment, funding and administration matters.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight on 17 November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 23 November 2026 (interviews are expected to be held in person) Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, London SE18 6PW

Please note: This appointment is made under a contract for services and is not an employment position. The Independent Person will not be an employee of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

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Independence, Eligibility and Conflicts

• The Independent Person will be appointed in a non-voting capacity and must act independently of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Pension Fund's advisers, service providers and London CIV. The role requires the provision of impartial, objective and evidence-based challenge, support and assurance.
• Applicants must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest as part of the application process. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Fund's governance and conflicts of interest arrangements, including the ongoing declaration of interests.
• Applicants must not hold any position, appointment or financial interest that could reasonably be considered to compromise, or be seen to compromise, their independence in carrying out the role.

Time Commitment and Terms of Appointment

• Expected time commitment of approximately 10 to 15 days per year, including meeting preparation, attendance at meetings, training and engagement with officers as required. 
• Attendance at Pension Fund Panel and Local Pension Board meetings, training sessions and other meetings as required. Pension Fund Panel and Local Pension Board meetings are held in person and attendance is expected.
• Some meetings may require in-person attendance.

Remuneration

• The appointment will be made for an initial term of three years, subject to annual review. 
• Remuneration will be agreed as part of the appointment process and paid on a day-rate basis. 
• The rate will reflect the responsibilities of the role, the skills and experience required, and comparable LGPS appointments. 
• This is not an employment position and the Independent Person will not be an employee of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.