We’re looking for a Pensions Risk & Governance Senior Manager to lead risk oversight and governance for one of the UK’s largest occupational pension schemes. This is a high-impact role offering hybrid working from Glasgow (3 days in-office per week) and the chance to drive governance at the highest level.
About the Role
• As a senior member of the in-house pensions team, you’ll drive the development and implementation of a robust risk framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Pensions Regulator’s General Code and Own Risk Assessment.
• You’ll advise trustees and executives, manage emerging risks—including cyber and data protection—and lead strategic initiatives to strengthen governance and resilience.
• This role combines strategic leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, giving you exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to deliver governance excellence in a complex, evolving environment.
About You
• Extensive experience managing risk frameworks for large UK occupational Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Deep knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory codes.
• Proven ability to advise trustee boards and executive teams with strong communication skills.
To discuss this role in confidence please call Sarah Bergin-McCarthy on 020 7293 7022 or email sbm@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 119233.
If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
About the Role
• As a senior member of the in-house pensions team, you’ll drive the development and implementation of a robust risk framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Pensions Regulator’s General Code and Own Risk Assessment.
• You’ll advise trustees and executives, manage emerging risks—including cyber and data protection—and lead strategic initiatives to strengthen governance and resilience.
• This role combines strategic leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, giving you exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to deliver governance excellence in a complex, evolving environment.
About You
• Extensive experience managing risk frameworks for large UK occupational Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Deep knowledge of UK pensions legislation and regulatory codes.
• Proven ability to advise trustee boards and executive teams with strong communication skills.
To discuss this role in confidence please call Sarah Bergin-McCarthy on 020 7293 7022 or email sbm@sammons.co.uk. please quote reference 119233.
If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
Posted: 16/01/2026
- Location
- Hybrid/Glasgow office 3 days per week
- Job type
- Salary
- £superb compensation package
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