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Independent Member of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority Local Pension Board

£562.49 per annum and reasonable travel expenses.
4 meetings per year
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Fixed period of 3 years.
SYFRA/LPB IM
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority
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29 November 2024

How to Apply

If you have the experience and personal qualities to undertake this important role, application forms and further details are available from Andrew Shirt, Council Governance Officer, Tel 01226 772207, or email andrewshirt@barnsley.gov.uk

Job Description

VACANCY FOR AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PENSION BOARD

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s Local Pension Board currently has a vacancy for one Independent Member, and is seeking people with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and commitment to be an Independent Member of the Board and to bring a fresh external perspective to its debates.

The Board has utilised the expertise and skills of Independent Members since 2015 and has a total of two (one of whom is Chair of the Board), each serving a maximum tenure of six years*, with an internal appraisal after the first three years.

*The Board and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, acting as the Scheme Manager, are responsible for extending a Member's term beyond six years.

This position is not open to employees of the Authority, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service or previous Independent Members and is restricted to applicants living and working in the South Yorkshire area.

The Role of the Local Pension Board

The Local Pension Board is responsible for assisting the Scheme Manager (South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority) in ensuring that high standards of governance are upheld and maintained in the implementation and application of the various Firefighters’ Pension Schemes. A copy of the Board’s latest Annual Report can be found here.

Our Arrangements

The Board meets four times a year (January, April, July and October), although additional meetings may be called if there is urgent business to be considered. The meetings are currently held at Barnsley Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA.
The Board holds its meetings at 1:00 pm on a Wednesday. Meeting dates will be provided upon appointment. Papers are sent out one week before the meeting to allow Members time to read these in preparation.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates for the role will possess:

• A good knowledge of regulations within the Pensions Sector and Administration of Pension Schemes.
• The ability to analyse and assess evidence and come to a rational conclusion and use appropriate questioning techniques.
• Prior experience of participation in formal meetings or committees.

In addition to the scheduled Board meetings, Members are encouraged to attend Local Government Association (LGA) Local Pension Board training sessions and annual conferences to gain detailed knowledge in performing their duties effectively.

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