Independent Professional Observer (Pensions)

Role Details

Scottish Borders Council Scottish Borders

Council Pension Fund Officers are looking to recruit a suitably experienced person to act as an Independent Professional Observer.

The role will have an initial tenure of 3 years and aims to enhance the governance and decision-making of the Scottish Borders Pension Fund by providing independent observations and additional expertise to the Pension Fund Committee and Pension Board.

Essential requirements include experience in the pension fund industry, understanding of legal and investment aspects, and ability to provide independent scrutiny. Desirable attributes include familiarity with best practices, experience with Local Government Pension Schemes, and working with multi-employer funds.

Please see the job specification for full details.

For more information about this position contact or send your enquiry:

Jill Murray. Pensions, Investments and Accounting Manager. Scottish Borders Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 OSA.

Email address: jill.murray@scotborders.gov.uk Tel: 01835 824000

To apply, please submit CV and a supporting 1,000-word report detailing key attributes and experience you can bring to the role to:

jill.murray@scotborders.gov.uk Tel: 01835 824000

Closing date for applications 31st March 2025.