Job Description

12 month FTC

Part-time (23 hours per week)

Warwick, hybrid flexible working

Circa 70,000 FTE

National Gas is securing Britain's energy.



Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security.


This is a senior role within our in-house Trustee Pensions team, supporting the governance and strategic development of our DB Pension Scheme. This position offers the opportunity to manage key relationships and contribute to high-impact projects. You will work with external advisers, trustees and colleagues to ensure continuous improvement in pensions governance.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:

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Enable effective Trustee governance

by supporting the Secretary to the Trustee and Trustee Pensions Manager in the successful delivery of Trustee Board meetings, ensuring timely preparation of Board packs and coordination of adviser papers.

Lead or support the delivery of sub-committee and working group meetings

, ensuring agendas are strategically aligned, meeting materials are comprehensive, and outcomes are clearly documented and tracked.

Strengthen governance frameworks

by maintaining core elements such as the Own Risk Assessment, ESOG, trustee effectiveness reviews, annual business plan, and risk register, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.

Facilitate informed decision-making

by acting as a central liaison between the Trustee, advisors, and company stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely exchange of information.

Optimise advisor performance and collaboration

by managing relationships and coordinating activities across external advisors, including administrators, legal, actuarial, and investment consultants.

Deliver key strategic projects

by co-ordinating and supporting sub committees, for GMP equalisation, benefit specification reviews, data cleansing, Pension Dashboards, and TCFD disclosures, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes achieved.

Ensure robust case management

by supporting the resolution of complex discretion cases, complaints, and Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP), maintaining fairness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

About you:

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Strong understanding of pension scheme governance frameworks

(e.g. ESOG, Own Risk Assessment, risk registers)

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

and best practice for trustee boards and sub-committees

Strategic planning and prioritisation

to support delivery of annual business plans and effectiveness reviews

Excellent organisational and planning skills

for coordinating agendas, meeting packs, and logistics

Clear and concise written communication

for drafting minutes and tracking and completing actions

Attention to detail

to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

to liaise effectively with trustees, advisors, and company contacts

Influencing and negotiation skills

to manage expectations and facilitate consensus

Ability to manage multiple priorities

and deliver outcomes to deadlines

Risk awareness and mitigation planning

to anticipate and address project challenges

Understanding of DB pension scheme operations

, including benefit structures, actuarial processes, and investment strategy

Familiarity with discretion cases, complaints, and IDRP procedures

Ability to interpret legal and regulatory advice

and apply it in a scheme context

Critical thinking and analytical skills

to assess governance effectiveness and identify improvements

Ability to distil complex information

and present it clearly to non-specialist audiences

What we can offer you:

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Salary circa 70,000 FTE (pro-rata for part time) Performance bonus 28 days' holiday plus 8 statutory holidays (pro-rata) Double-match pension - for every 1 you put in, we add 2 Opt-In flexible benefit scheme Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 Appreciate scheme and retail offers.

Other 'nice to knows':

Part time position - 3 full days, or 5 short days (23 hours per week) Hybrid working - flexible working arrangements Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join Canteen and coffee shop onsite Free parking

About us:

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National Gas are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.



Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain's national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.


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Further information:

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Advert close: Weds 22nd October 2025 * Interviews: Early November 2025