Head of Pensions & Treasury Management

Grade: HC3
Salary: £98,457 - £115,239
Contract type: Permanent, full time
Location: Wood Green, hybrid working
Closing date: Sunday, 8th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16th March 2026

Haringey is a borough full of potential - diverse, vibrant and ambitious for its future. With bold ambitions and a strong sense of community, our residents deserve the very best from us, and every part of our organisation plays a role in achieving that. We are committed to delivering high quality, value for money services that improve outcomes for our residents.

To support this, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Pensions & Treasury Management - a strategic, forward thinking leader who can steward our £1.9bn Pension Fund and drive a robust, innovative treasury management strategy. This is a high impact leadership role at the heart of the Council's financial operations. You will play a key part in ensuring long term financial sustainability, supporting major capital investment, and safeguarding pension benefits for thousands of members.

With over 25,000 pension scheme members, joining us means playing a vital role in delivering excellence, innovation, and integrity in public service

You will lead and oversee the management of Haringey's Local Government Pension Scheme and the Council's Treasury Management Strategy, ensuring we steward public money responsibly, transparently and in line with our values.

As the Head of Pensions & Treasury Management , you will manage our treasury management portfolio and oversee the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). You will act as the senior finance representative in key forums including Audit Committee, Cabinet and the Pensions Committee and Board, and serve as the lead officer for all matters relating to the Pension Fund. This is a high-impact role that demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and confident leadership. You will manage relationships with key stakeholders, including the London CIV and our external advisors whilst ensuring compliance with CIPFA and Prudential Codes. You will also contribute to corporate financial policy, drive continuous improvement, and support succession planning across the finance function.

• Shape and deliver our Treasury Management Strategy, providing insight and leadership on investments, borrowing and cashflow to support the borough's priorities.
• Work closely with the Pensions Committee and Board, offering advice that supports confident, informed, and accountable decision making.
• Bring your financial expertise to major programmes across the Council, ensuring treasury activity aligns with our capital ambitions and changing market conditions.
• Lead strategic relationships with fund managers, actuaries, auditors, and partners, ensuring we deliver value for money and high standards of performance.
• Manage and inspire a team who are proud of the role they play in supporting our residents and staff.

This role is central to safeguarding financial resilience and ensuring we make the right long term decisions for residents, employees, and the borough.

We are seeking a leader who possesses expert knowledge of local government finance, including the legislative and regulatory frameworks, treasury management practices, and the governance requirements of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your experience includes developing and implementing investment strategies and managing substantial portfolios. A CCAB qualified accountant and full member of a recognised CCAB body; or with significant relevant experience, you will be confident in managing competing priorities, resilient under pressure and skilled at navigating change with clarity and purpose. With a keen awareness of value for money and robust financial management principles, you will be passionate about delivering excellent public services that improve outcomes for the borough.

• Bring significant senior level experience in pensions, investments, treasury management, or local government finance.
• Have the credibility and confidence to advise trustees, directors and elected members on complex investment, treasury, and funding matters.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear, strategic advice and provide strategic insight
• Thrive in a political environment and can work collaboratively across services, members, partners, and stakeholders to get the best for our community.
• Bring a commitment to living and role modelling our values - Caring, Collaborative, Community Focused, Courageous and Creative.

This is a chance to make a tangible difference. You will join an organisation that:

• Values innovation and strategic thinking
• Encourages visible, compassionate leadership
• Is committed to improving financial sustainability for the long term
• Supports flexible working and professional development

This is a role with real visibility and influence - one where your leadership will shape the sustainability of Haringey's finances for years to come.

We are proud of our borough - and we are proud of the people who work with us. If you want to make a meaningful contribution, supported by a leadership team that values your judgement and expertise, you will feel at home here.