Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.
For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.
Northern LGPS is entering an important next phase and is appointing its inaugural senior leadership team to support the organisation’s future development. This includes the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer, Chair, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Non-Executive Directors. Collectively, these appointments will play a key role in shaping leadership, governance and long-term decision-making for one of the UK’s largest public investment partnerships.
Further details for each role are available on this page. To explore a specific opportunity, please select the relevant role from the menu on the right-hand side, where you will find information on responsibilities, experience requirements and the scope of each position. Candidates who would like to discuss a role in more detail before progressing are welcome to make a confidential enquiry via Hoffmann Reed.
The role
About you
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application by emailing a covering letter and your CV to Paul Battye
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025
An opportunity to lead the next phase of investment strategy for Northern LGPS, shaping how capital is managed for decades to come.
The role
About you
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application by emailing a covering letter and your CV to Paul Battye
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025
A pivotal role establishing the risk, compliance and governance framework for the next phase of Northern LGPS’s development.
The role
About you
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application by emailing a covering letter and your CV to Paul Battye
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025
An opportunity to chair Northern LGPS as it enters its next phase, setting the tone for governance, oversight and long-term success.
The role
About you
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application by emailing a covering letter and your CV to Paul Battye
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025
A chance to help shape and oversee Northern LGPS as it enters the next phase of its development, bringing independent challenge and expertise at Board level.
The role(s)
About you
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application by emailing a covering letter and your CV to Paul Battye
If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on 16th January 2025
Paul Battye is the lead consultant at Hoffmann Reed working with Northern LGPS.
Paul has 24 years experience in executive search having led Board, C-suite, and Senior Management searches for Asset Owners, Asset Managers and the Professional Advisors across the globe. He advises clients on how to attract, retain and develop the best senior leadership talent with diversity and inclusion at the core of all our service offerings.
In addition, Paul has previously held non-executive director positions in the sports and professional development industries as well as acting as a trustee for a leading children’s cancer research charity.
Philipp Haas is a trained psychologist with a career at Hoffmann Reed built on methodical research discipline and finely tuned interpersonal judgement.
Philipp manages full search cycles, stabilises complex mandates, and maintains a consistent operational rhythm. His psychological background shapes his process: he detects cognitive distortions early, strips out unintended bias, and drives DE&I-critical searches with technical accuracy rather than slogans .
Philipp speaks English, German, and Chinese fluently, which allows him to run multinational stakeholder groups without translation loss.
Nathaniel Delo supports Hoffmann Reed as a Research Associate, focusing on identifying Board, C-suite, and senior leadership talent across the pensions and investment sectors. He is responsible for market mapping, candidate engagement, and intelligence gathering.
Nathaniel brings prior experience as a researcher for a Shadow Government Minister, where he supported policy development and stakeholder analysis. He is currently studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Surrey alongside his role.