Investments and Stewardship Officer

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Join Our Team as an Investments & Stewardship Officer in the Investment Team (Grade 13)

Location: Matlock, Derbyshire / Hybrid Working

Working Time: Full‑time (37 hours)

Derbyshire Pension Fund is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individuals to join our investments team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), managing investment assets of +£7.5bn on behalf of close to 100,000 members and +400 employers. As an Investment & Stewardship Officer you will help to shape Derbyshire Pension Fund’s investment strategy across multiple asset classes, contribute to Derbyshire Pension Fund’s participation in the LGPS Central Pool and to the oversight of our pooling company, LGPS Central Limited, aiming to ensure that it can supports the delivery of the Fund’s strategic investment and responsible investment objectives, and contribute to the Fund’s accounting and strategic governance responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

Your role will help us deliver a high‑quality service to support the management of Derbyshire Pension Fund’s investment assets, together with the Fund’s wider accounting and strategic governance responsibilities.

Hybrid & In‑Person Working That Supports Development

We offer a flexible blend of home and office working. Our in‑person time in the Matlock office is especially valuable - providing hands‑on training, face‑to‑face collaboration. This is a great environment for professional growth, learning from experienced colleagues, and sharing knowledge across the team.

Supportive, Collaborative Culture

You’ll join a team where people help each other succeed. We value clear communication, continuous improvement, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Current knowledge and understanding of economics, investment markets and investment related stewardship activities
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders
• Experiencing of developing strategies to deliver organisational objectives
• Strong numerical skills and excellent accuracy
• A proactive approach and strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently
• Experience of partnership working across professional and organisational boundaries and of developing positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Great communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (a blend of office and remote working)
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Training and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and experience
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at selected leisure centres
• A wellbeing package including free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling services

Apply Today

If you're passionate about delivering high‑quality service and want to contribute to a forward‑thinking, member‑focused pension fund, we’d love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2026

For any queries, please contact Neil Smith at or email neil.smith2@derbyshire.go.uk

Please include a supporting statement with your CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining how you meet the skills and experience outlined in the job and person profile.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be subject to service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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