Application closing date: 13 September
The IFoA Foundation is seeking to recruit 3 new trustees.
Applications welcomed from IFoA members worldwide and from a diverse range of candidates.
About the IFoA Foundation
Our mission is ‘Actuaries Supporting Others’ — opening every door for the next generation of actuaries across three objectives: Rewarding Excellence, Supporting Our Community, and Addressing Future Challenges.
Since 2020:
- 384 students empowered with hardship grants
- 308 scholarships awarded globally
- 173 graduates mentored across 24 countries
- 37,000+ school pupils inspired
- £1.25 million+ raised
- 15 partners
- 65+ volunteers across 19+ countries
Role description
Trustees share collective responsibility for the governance, strategy and operations of the IFoA Foundation.
Governance and compliance
- Oversee the IFoA Foundation in line with its charitable objects, constitution and OSCR requirements
- Act in the best interests of the IFoA Foundation at all times
Strategy and planning
- Shape and deliver the 2026 to 2031 strategy, including the transition to operational independence
- Identify and seize opportunities to grow the IFoA Foundation’s reach and impact
Fundraising and partnerships
- Drive fundraising through the patrons programme, corporate partnerships and legacy giving
- Cultivate relationships with donors and partners; champion the IFoA Foundation externally
Stakeholder relations
- Report to the IFoA Management Board annually
- Contribute to sub-committees and governance workstreams as needed
Person specification
Essential
- Committed to diversity, inclusion and social mobility in the actuarial profession
- Strategic thinker who can contribute constructively at board level
- Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills for a small volunteer‑led team
- Willing to champion the IFoA Foundation actively within and beyond the IFoA community
- Sound judgement and integrity, always acting in the charity’s best interests
Desirable
- Experience of charity governance or trusteeship
- Fundraising capability – corporate partnerships, patrons programme or legacy giving
- Experience on an IFoA board, committee or working party
- Networks that could benefit the IFoA Foundation’s profile or fundraising
- Background in education, social mobility, financial literacy or STEM outreach
What you will gain
- A central role shaping the IFoA Foundation’s second five years
- Trustee training, governance experience and professional development
- An expanded network across the global actuarial community
- The chance to give back — supporting the next generation across 19+ countries
To apply
Please send the following to foundation@actuaries.org.uk:
- a CV and covering email outlining how your experience meets the person specification
- 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)
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.