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Pensions Board – members

Application closing date: 9 June

The Pensions Board is a senior, member-led committee of volunteer actuaries. It advises the IFoA on important pensions issues and is a source of expertise within the profession on matters relating to the pensions practice area. It supports and promotes the interests of practice area members in accordance with the profession’s strategic objectives.

Its ongoing focus is to:

  • continue to work with key stakeholders and influence pensions policy
  • work with the IFoA on strategies for attracting and retaining members within the area of pensions
  • provide support to UK pensions actuaries in current and developing areas of work
  • actively consider what, if any, support can be provided to non-UK pensions actuaries

We strive for diversity within the board, both in terms of geographical representation and areas of expertise.

We are actively seeking 2 new members to join the board, with specific criteria as follows:

  • one member with expertise in defined contribution schemes
  • one member to represent non-UK based actuaries working in pensions

We welcome applications from qualified individuals who are passionate about contributing to the advancement of the pensions practice area and supporting the profession’s strategic goals.

Benefits from being involved include:

  • the ability to influence and contribute to the pensions practice area and strategy
  • professional support and assistance from within the board and IFoA staff
  • the opportunity to influence the IFoA’s approach to progressing its strategy
  • a chance to further develop your professional network of contacts within the pensions industry

Time commitment

Generally, these roles can be suited to Fellows or Associates of the IFoA, or equivalent. They will require about one to two days per month, including attendance (dial in option available) at Pensions Board meetings.

Next steps

If you are interested in this role but would like an informal conversation before applying, please email us at engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk.

If you have read all the above and would like to apply, please send us:

  • brief details of your relevant experience
  • your reasons for wishing to get involved
  • your ARN (if you are a member)
  • a brief copy of your CV and full contact details (if you are a non-member)
  • confirmation that you have read, understood, and agree to the information and requirements laid out in our volunteer information pack (please be aware that until we have received this confirmation, we will not be able to appoint you as a volunteer)

Please email all the above to engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk. Please note, we are unable to accept late applications.

We are committed to promoting diversity, equality of opportunity, and inclusion, within all our vacancies and we actively encourage applications from a diverse range of potential candidates. Recognising and embracing the unique and diverse talents of our volunteers is fundamental to the success of our organisation.

What you need to know

Volunteering provides you with a wide range of opportunities. With all rights and opportunities come responsibilities and we ask all our volunteers to comply with the terms of the IFoA’s governance manual and volunteer information pack. Before offering to provide support, please read through: what you need to know.