At a Glance
- Tasks: Support corporate governance and compliance while engaging with Boards and senior stakeholders.
- Company: Join a multi-award-winning pension administration company with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and health plans.
- Other info: Enjoy free snacks, wellbeing events, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in governance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including Maths and English; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 40000 £ per year.
Preston, Lancashire | Hybrid working – 2 days in the office £33,000–£40,000 DOE | 37 hours per week | Full-time, permanent
A glance at the role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Governance Officer to join LPPA on a full‑time, permanent basis. You’ll support the delivery and continuous improvement of corporate governance across LPPA and LPP, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice. You’ll provide high‑quality governance and company secretarial support to Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders, while contributing to risk, assurance and compliance activity to help maintain an integrated governance framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast‑paced, collaborative and member‑focused business with a friendly, welcoming and sociable culture, where you’ll be supported to develop and reach your full potential.
A bit about us
Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi‑award‑winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We support over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, helping them stay informed about their pensions while working closely with employers to educate and support them.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary of £33,000–£40,000 DOE
- Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in Preston
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, 2 concessionary days and 1 day for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to a Health or Dental Plan
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Wellbeing webinars and social events
- Daily free fruit and snacks in the office
- Free car parking in Preston city centre
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play an important role in supporting effective and compliant governance across LPPA and LPP. This will include:
- Supporting company secretarial services in line with the Companies Act and governance best practice
- Maintaining statutory records, Companies House filings and governance documentation
- Supporting the development and maintenance of constitutional documents, schemes of delegation and governance frameworks
- Coordinating Board and Committee activity, including meeting scheduling, annual governance calendars, agendas, Board packs, minutes and action trackers
- Maintaining forward planners, action logs and governance documentation within Board portals and systems
- Supporting the maintenance and improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures
- Maintaining key governance registers, including conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality and related parties
- Acting as a key point of contact for Board and Committee members on governance matters
- Supporting Board onboarding, induction, training, effectiveness reviews, skills assessments and succession planning activities
- Supporting governance projects, including improvements to Board and Committee processes, governance tools, policies and frameworks
- Supporting procurement and contract governance processes, including maintaining records and monitoring compliance with governance controls
- Coordinating internal and external assurance activity, including audits and reviews
- Gathering evidence for governance, audit and regulatory requirements, including AAF, data protection and ISO
- Tracking audit actions and supporting the timely completion of remediation activity
- Preparing governance reports, management information and updates for senior stakeholders
- Supporting the Risk and Governance function with records, action tracking and reporting cycles
Key accountabilities
- Support effective and compliant Board and Committee governance
- Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date governance records and documentation
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks and processes
- Support the organisation in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations
What we need from you
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver work to a high standard. You’ll bring:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills, including meeting coordination, minute‑taking and action tracking
- The ability to draft clear governance documents, reports, policies or manuals with support
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to review information, present reasoned recommendations and support effective decision‑making
- Strong ICT, numerical and report‑writing skills
- A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on quality, accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C or above
Our values
We’re looking for someone who will work with and uphold our values:
