Investment Manager

SCP 47 £60,036 Hours Per Week: 36 hours. Base Location: Guardsman Tony Downes House, Droylsden. Assessment Date: To be arranged.

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is the largest Local Government Pension Scheme in the UK with total current assets under management of £28 billion. It exists to provide pensions to over people who work for the ten local authorities in Greater Manchester and other organisations such as the National Probation Service, academy schools and housing associations.

GMPF prides itself on providing innovative, cost effective and responsible investment opportunities that deliver returns over the long term. GMPF currently manages a total real estate portfolio of over £3 billion, allocated across UK, international and local investment allocations. The fund has been a highly active investor over the past 2 years, making over £1 billion of commitments in partnership with some of the world's most prominent investment institutions across all asset classes.

There is a need for further capital to be deployed across all allocations. This is a particularly exciting time to join one of the largest real estate asset owners in the UK. The roles will provide significant and unrivalled experience and exposure to the successful applicant.

About You

We are seeking two Investment Managers to assist and support the Head of Real Assets with the management of the fund's real estate portfolios in the UK and overseas.

The successful candidates will be involved in investment deployment and monitoring and direct asset management. These are pivotal roles within the organisation which will grow and develop over time. Candidates may apply for both roles simultaneously.

About Us

We are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do.

We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage.

Transfers and Sponsorship

The Service is currently in the process of transferring to an alternative employer. This role will be affected by the transfer, meaning that the successful applicant will transfer to the new employer, along with all other affected staff. This conversion will be undertaken in accordance with legal requirements.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Contact

If you would like to discuss the roles further please contact Kevin Etchells on or .

Supporting Documents

• Investments Manager Job Description and Person Specification Profile
• Background information about the Fund can be found on: