Scheme Advisory Board Chair Update

For the past ten years, Councillor Roger Phillips OBE has served as Chair of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Scheme Advisory Board (SAB), leading the Board from its inception into the influential and respected body it is today.

Since being appointed as Chair when the SAB was established, Cllr Phillips OBE has played a pivotal role in shaping the Board’s direction and impact across the LGPS.

Under his leadership, the SAB has become an integral part of the LGPS landscape, championing good practice, promoting transparency, coordinating technical and policy issues and fostering constructive engagement across the sector.

By building relationships and working closely with all scheme stakeholders, Cllr Phillips OBE has overseen a wide range of significant initiatives. These include:

• strengthened governance across the scheme with the Good Governance recommendations
• publication of the landmark report on the gender pension gap
• support for funds on responsible investment
• development of the groundbreaking Code of Transparency
• production of the Scheme Annual Report.

He has also been instrumental in expanding the Board’s engagement activities, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and debate across the LGPS community. Most recently, this has included the successful delivery of the SAB Annual Assembly, which held its second event in October 2026.

Interested in chairing the Scheme Advisory Board of one of the world’s largest pension schemes?

As Cllr Phillips’ OBE tenure draws to a close in March 2027, in accordance with the Board’s Terms of Reference, MHCLG is now seeking a new Chair to lead the next chapter of the Boards’ work, and applications are now open. The scheme needs an exceptional individual to help shape the future of the Scheme, continue to build relationships and support its continued development on behalf of members, employers and stakeholders.

1. Chair meetings of the LGPS Advisory Board
2. Provide strategic leadership and independent judgement
3. Support effective scheme governance
4. Build consensus across representative interest

These responsibilities reflect the important leadership role the Chair plays in supporting the Board’s work and ensuring it continues to operate effectively on behalf of the LGPS in England and Wales

The successful candidate will provide independent, impartial and effective leadership, supporting the Board in delivering its statutory responsibilities while continuing to promote high standards of governance, transparency, sustainability and stakeholder confidence across the LGPS in England and Wales.

View the full job description and application details here:  Appointment details – Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board Chair

If you are interested in the role and want to know more about how the Secretariat supports the role of the chair, please contact [email protected].