Bedfordshire Pension Fund is seeking a dynamic and experienced Pensions Performance and Continuous Improvement Manager to spearhead transformation initiatives and ensure the Fund delivers a compliant and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver change and improvement projects driven by legislation, process reviews, industry standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee the Fund’s transition to a digital first model, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Embed efficient, compliant, and well documented practices across pensions and payroll systems, member and employer portals, and reporting tools.
  Monitor and implement legislative and policy changes
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, meeting statutory and internal deadlines.
• Manage a team responsible for employer data collection, testing, quality assurance, and compliance with new legislation.

We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in pensions administration, project management, or service improvement roles, including pensions software, iConnect, Altair, Insights, Engage.
• Strong understanding of LGPS regulations and pension legislation.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes in a complex regulatory environment.
• Experience with digital transformation and technology driven service delivery.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 5th November 2025

Interview Date(s): 18th & 20th November 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.