Governance and Communications Officer

Join Oxfordshire Pension Fund – Helping Shape the Future of Pensions

About the team
At Oxfordshire Pension Fund, we are proud to deliver an essential public service that makes a real difference to the lives of over 85,000 scheme members and hundreds of employers across the region. As part of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, we manage assets of over £4 billion and play a key role in safeguarding the retirement benefits of current and future generations.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are investing in our people, strengthening our teams and building a modern, innovative and future-ready pension service.
We offer meaningful careers, progression opportunities, investment in learning and development, and a supportive environment where colleagues can grow their skills, broaden their experience and develop rewarding long-term careers.

Whether your interests lie in pension administration, governance, communications, systems, investments, finance or transformation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals and help shape the future of one of the most significant public sector pension funds in the country.

We embrace innovation, invest in technology, support flexible and agile ways of working, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas that improve services for our members, employers and stakeholders.

Whether you are starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Oxfordshire Pension Fund is a place where you can learn, grow and make a lasting difference.

About the Role
We are looking for a Governance and Communications Officer to support the effective governance and communications of the Pension Fund. Working closely with colleagues across governance, communications, operations and investments, you will help ensure that our governance arrangements are well organised, accurate and effective, while supporting clear and timely communication with our members and employers.
This is a varied role where you will maintain important governance records and documentation, support Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board meetings, contribute to risk and compliance reporting, maintain training and performance information, and help keep our website, portals and communications accurate and up to date. You will work with a good degree of autonomy while receiving support from experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of pension fund governance and communications.

About you
You will be an organised, reliable and detail-focused individual with experience in an administrative, governance, compliance or communications support role, ideally within the public sector or another regulated environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and producing clear written information, including reports, minutes, action logs or performance information.

You will have strong communication, interpersonal and digital skills, alongside the confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. An understanding of governance principles, risk management and information governance will be important, together with a willingness to develop your knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Above all, you will bring a collaborative approach, good judgement and a commitment to integrity, confidentiality and high-quality customer service.

Could this be you?

Before applying, we recommend reviewing the attached job description. It contains further information about the role and the essential criteria we will use during the selection process.

Rewards and benefits
At OCC, you'll be part of a team that’s not only passionate about what we do, but also about how we do it. We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, and we’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do.

Hybrid working – Flexibility is important to deliver the service and to suit individual lifestyles, we encourage discussion at interviews as we acknowledge there isn’t a one size fits all approach.

Culture of flexible working - Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth

Technology to support agile working – with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity

Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support

Generous annual leave - up to 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to 'buy' additional time off

Enhanced family friendly policies

Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contributions up to 18.9%

Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel

All posts are eligible for up to three SPAs for both EP and SSEP roles. Previously awarded SPAs will also be honoured.

Ready to Apply?

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application by 29 November 2026. We are open to job-share applications. This role may be suitable for a secondment opportunity. Please apply as below and indicate that you are interested in a secondment. When applying, please include a current CV along with a personal statement of up to 750 words outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 7 November 2026 Interviews will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams soon after.

For informal enquiries or further information about the role, please contact: Mukhtar Master on Mukhtar.Master@Oxfordshire.gov.uk.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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