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About us
More than half the UK working population rely on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to regulate their retirement savings. With a career at TPR, youll be joining an organisation that will impact on millions of lives for decades to come.
Everyone at TPR plays an important role in helping to keep more than £2trn of savings safe. Were committed to bringing people into TPR who are ready to make a difference and put UK savers at the heart of what we do.
It is important to us that TPR remains a great place to work. We do all we can to help our people reach their full potential with learning, secondment, and development opportunities. We put our 900+ employees first, supporting flexible working and offer a diverse, lively, and inclusive environment. This includes our Disability Network, Family Network, LGBT+ Network (Proud), Minority Ethnic (ME) Network and Womens Network, which offer spaces to connect.
Our corporate strategy outlines a bold and challenging vision of how pensions regulation should evolve to keep pace with a change in the scale and nature of the industry. We are at the start of that journey. Join us to find out what part you can play.
We operate a hybrid working model, subject to government guidelines, for this role the post holder will be expected to be office working 8 days per month.
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The pensions landscape is changing, and as a regulator we need to change with it. Whilst most pensions assets are still in defined benefit schemes, after the success of automatic enrolment, most pension savers are now within defined contribution schemes.
Across this landscape, our key priorities are to:
protect savers money by making schemes and employers comply with their duties.
enhance the pensions system through effective market oversight, influencing better practices.
support innovation in savers interests so that new products and services deliver good outcomes.
These all constitute a major shift in focus across TPR a shift from being a compliance focussed regulator, to being a more proactive and influential regulator, with effective market oversight and a greater focus on innovation. Internally, we need to instil greater collaboration, alignment, accountability, and a performance mindset to deliver this change, and to enhance our effectiveness and efficiency, underpinned by strong data and digital capability.
With a new CEO, we are moving forward on this exciting agenda, and are looking for a Chief Transformation Officer to help to shape, drive and implement this change.
This role involves closely collaborating with the CEO and the Board to drive significant organisational changes within TPR as we shift from being a compliance focussed regulator, to a more proactive and influential regulator. This encompasses reshaping the organisational design, fostering a new culture, and evolving operational methodologies. By working in unison with the CEO, the incumbent aims to articulate a compelling vision, instil confidence, and motivate colleagues to actively engage in and spearhead the transformation through altered behaviours and a willingness to challenge established norms. The goal is to orchestrate a cohesive transformation, spanning processes, systems, data, and people, while ensuring accountability and alignment with TPR’s mission and objectives.
Additionally, this role entails initiating holistic change across TPR by aligning with the People & Culture Strategy. This includes developing essential leadership capabilities to enhance overall performance. Strategies for optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness, all while upholding regulatory compliance and public sector standards, form a vital aspect of this transformative position. Acting as an exemplar of the desired behavioural traits, the transformation leader is tasked with driving both short-term improvements and long-term value, inspiring people managers to embrace their role in the change process and ensuring a high-performance culture is cultivated throughout TPR. Moreover, this role involves being the public face of the transformation, internally and externally, to establish the tone, ignite enthusiasm, and challenge conventional practices for the betterment of TPR and its stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You will:
Map TPR’s structure and interactions, guiding organisational design principles and the path to transformation.
Craft a compelling narrative for TPR’s transformation, inspiring collective support and measuring success against clear goals.
Work effectively with internal stakeholders, Board members and ExCo colleagues, empowering them to play their roles in the transformation journey.
Evaluate TPR’s resources, identifying strengths, addressing gaps, and streamlining operations for efficiency.
Maintain an external focus, anticipating future changes, and creatively considering necessary adaptations.
Exemplify desired organisational culture, challenge inconsistent behaviours, and analyse TPR’s needs to develop strategic plans for improvement. Also, oversee implementation of recommendations from the Public Bodies Review and learn from best practices in the public sector.
Act as an advocate for savers, ensuring organisational changes prioritise their best interests and value for money.
Person specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Ability to effectively influence stakeholders at the highest levels, both internally and externally, including the Board and key partners.
Extensive senior leadership and management experience in complex organisations, ideally in the public sector, demonstrating the ability to navigate varied business situations and lead successful change initiatives.
Proven capability to envision the broader organisational landscape, challenge norms, and strategically align initiatives with overarching objectives.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, fostering positive relationships, and delivering successful outcomes both internally and externally.
Strong understanding of people’s motivations, demonstrated through keen emotional intelligence and active listening skills, enabling effective communication, and understanding of reactions.
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and delegating, with an aptitude for talent identification and setting challenging goals to nurture and develop team members.
Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management, with the ability to comprehend financial details and their implications on organisational goals, along with a track record of efficiently utilising often-limited resources for transformational priorities.
Benefits
£29,512 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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Salary and benefits
As well as a starting salary from £109,307, we offer:
Civil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pensions world
discretionary bonus arrangements
access to performance related pay progression
30 days annual leave provision
flexible working arrangements
development opportunities
enhanced parental leave arrangements
a free employee assistance programme
an excellent office location in Brighton
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How to apply
To apply please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk quoting role reference number 176905 along with:
a summary letter with details of how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria
a copy of your CV
details of your notice period
Current employees in their first 12 months of employment who want to apply for this vacancy should first contact their line manager to discuss their application.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individuals age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As a Disability Confident employer, were committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities, and to improving their employment opportunities. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you want your application to be considered as part of a job share, please apply with the hours you are available to work.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, the successful candidate will be required to provide their right to work in the UK before they start employment. Unfortunately, TPR is not able to offer sponsorship at the time. TPR is a UK-based organisation with a working location in Brighton, candidates must live in the UK to be employed by us.
The Pensions Regulator is an arms length government body and part of the public service.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory background screening checks and criminal record checks (BPSS).
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk
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- Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk
