<h2>Company:</h2>Mercer<h2></h2><h2>Description:</h2>Growth Leader for Public Sector Pensions - LGPSUK Based - Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, London or any major Mercer office.For client facing Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) professionals, Mercer offers unparalleled opportunities to lead strategic growth, build influential relationships, and drive impactful change in one of the UK’s most significant pension markets.As the LGPS evolves towards larger, more powerful investment pools and embraces innovative strategies to meet future challenges, Mercer stands at the forefront—offering a comprehensive, expert-led advisory service that combines deep LGPS sector knowledge with a commitment to shaping the future of public sector pensions.Joining Mercer means becoming part of a team that not only understands the complexities of LGPS governance, funding, and investment but also actively influences policy and market developments.If you are passionate about LGPS and want to be part of a team that shapes the sector’s future, Mercer is the place to be.Role Highlights<ul><li>Lead Mercer’s growth and market presence in the UK LGPS sector, leveraging your deep expertise and network across funds, pools, and employers.</li><li>Shape and execute innovative business development strategies tailored to the evolving LGPS landscape, including asset pooling, private market investments, and regulatory changes.</li><li>Act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing strategic insights on LGPS governance, funding, investment strategies, and future challenges.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Mercer’s multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and support the broader public sector pensions agenda.</li><li>Represent Mercer at key industry events, forums, and consultations, influencing policy and market developments.</li><li>Support client teams with governance, benefits, and operational advisory, including training and governance documentation.</li></ul>Candidate Profile<ul><li>Minimum 10 years’ experience in the pensions industry, with at least 5 years specializing in the LGPS.</li><li>Proven track record of building and sustaining influential relationships across LGPS funds, pools, employers, and stakeholders.</li><li>Strong consulting or business development experience within the pensions sector is highly desirable.</li><li>Deep understanding of LGPS governance, funding, investment strategies, and regulatory environment.</li><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to anticipating sector challenges and opportunities.</li><li>Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills and a client-centric mindset.</li><li>Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-evolving market environment.</li></ul>Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.<h3></h3><h3></h3>Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.<h3></h3>Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3>