We''re looking for a Head of Pensions Technical Excellence to join our leadership team and help shape the future of NHS Pensions. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a high-performing team, bringing your expertise to a service that supports millions of NHS colleagues across the UK. About the role This is a senior leadership role with real impact. You''ll lead our Technical Excellence function, making sure our pension services are accurate, compliant, and trusted. You''ll work closely with the Director of Pensions and other senior leaders to guide how we manage complex pension legislation, scheme rules, and regulatory requirements. You''ll also lead a team of specialists across audit, assurance, risk, and technical delivery. Your work will help us build confidence with our members, stakeholders, and regulators - and make sure our service continues to meet the highest standards. You''ll be responsible for: leading the Technical Excellence team and shaping its strategy making sure our pension services meet legal and regulatory standards advising senior leaders and external partners on complex pension issues overseeing technical projects and improvements supporting governance, risk management, and audit processes deputising for the Director of Pensions when needed. About you We''re looking for someone who''s passionate about doing things right and doing them well. You''ll be a strategic thinker, a confident communicator, and a collaborative leader. You''ll bring: strong l