Jobs

Swansea Council is seeking an exceptional Pension finance professional to lead the pensions function on behalf of the Swansea Pension Fund in support of the Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer but also operating independently as the designated Senior Pensions Officer for those specific aspects of the role. The role provides ample opportunity to showcase your talent, meet you current and future professional ambitions and to make a significant difference to the Pension Fund stakeholders of the Swansea Pension Fund.

Further information

Swansea Council is seeking a Finance professional with specific knowledge and experience of managing pension services.  You will be CCAB qualified and able to act as the designated Senior Pensions Officer under the relevant legislation and regulations whilst deputising as Section 151 Officer.

The Swansea Pension fund is in good financial health due to strong and prudent financial management. You will draw on your experience of investment strategies, risk management, medium-term financial planning, setting budgets and financial reporting in order to provide strategic pensions and investment advice and simplifying complex information for a range of stakeholders.

This highly visible role is an important in maintain the reputation of and ensuring the successful financial performance of the Swansea Pension fund for the benefit of its members and stakeholders. Your progressive mindset, ability to successfully collaborate at local, regional and national political level to achieve outcomes will set you apart and you will bring strong people skills to develop pensions staff.

The role is interesting, varied and rewarding and you can find out more by contacting the Chief Executive, Martin Nicholls at Martin.Nicholls@swansea.gov.uk

Candidates will need to be available on the following dates:-

Assessment Centre for Shortlisted candidates will take place on Tuesday the 19th May 2026.

Appointments Committee will be held on Thursday the 4th June 2026.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a “Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business” principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.

Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Job applications may be submitted in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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