Application closing date: 27 September
Would you like to join the British Actuarial Journal Editorial Board as an Assistant Editor?
The British Actuarial Journal (BAJ) is an online, Open Access publication which contains current practitioner research and discussion on actuarial topics. It acts as the platform for outputs from IFoA Sessional Meetings, including papers and transcripts of discussions, and other selected papers of interest to practitioners.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Editor to join the BAJ Editorial Board. The position is open to anyone with the relevant skills and experience; location is not a barrier as participation in meetings is via online call.
Key tasks
To assist the Editor and Co-Editors in reviewing and editing journal content, contributing to the efficient delivery of the publication schedule, and helping ensure that published material meets the BAJ's editorial standards and serves the needs of the actuarial profession.
Key skills and experience
Assistant Editors are required to demonstrate the following:
- A working knowledge of actuarial practice and research and the emerging themes and trends in actuarial science, and the ability to apply this knowledge when reviewing and editing content
- Excellent written English language skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply editorial standards and guidelines consistently
- Well organised and able to work effectively to deadlines
- Approachable and collaborative.
View the Task and Person Specification (PDF, 138KB).
Further information about the BAJ can be found at its journal site.
Next steps
If you are interested in this role but would like an informal conversation with the Editor, please email us at engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk.
If you have read all the above and would like to apply, please send us:
- a brief CV
- brief details of your reasons for wishing to get involved and how you meet the key skills and experience required
- your ARN if you are an IFoA 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)
This is a remunerated role - details are contained in the Task and Person Specification.
Please email all the above to engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk. Please note, we are unable to accept late applications.
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