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Pensions Board – members

Application closing date: 5 January

The Pensions Board is a 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.

Our 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 seeking at least two new members to join the board from March 2025 who are:

  • actuaries working in defined contribution (DC)
  • scheme actuaries
  • early career members (including students)

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:

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

Time commitment

On average, members are expected to attend one online meeting (approximately 2.5 hours) quarterly with some additional work on assigned actions in between.

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.