GAD currently employs around 60 qualified actuaries, with a similar number of actuarial trainees all supported by a dedicated central services team of 25.
An appropriately experienced actuary is nominated to take responsibility for the delivery of advice to each client.
The Department was ranked 8th out of over 200 candidates in the 2010 Sunday Times competition to find the Best Place to Work in the Public Sector.
Management of the Department
Trevor Llanwarne is the Government Actuary.
The Government Actuary chairs the Department’s Management Board. The other members of the Board are:
- George Russell, Deputy Government Actuary
- Eddy Battersby, Technical Director
- Bill Rayner, Client Relations and Development Director
- Kevin Down, Director of Finance and Support Operations
- Simon Bancroft-Rimmer, Director of Human Resources
- Jan Smith, Non-Executive Director
- Alex Jablonowski, Non-Executive Director
Ministerial responsibility for the Department rests with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP.
Development
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We provide induction programmes for new joiners, and ongoing technical and management training for all levels of seniority. All training programmes have a common focus-- developing the skills and experience to benefit our people and our clients.
- An extensive study package is provided for actuarial students, including generous study leave, course materials and examination fees.
- Qualified actuaries are provided with numerous opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Non-actuarial employees are encouraged to study for additional qualifications. We currently sponsor training programmes in professional accountancy (CIMA), professional pensions (PMI), statistics (MSc) and other areas.
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We encourage full participation in the work of the actuarial profession, with several of our qualified actuaries contributing to the profession’s boards, working parties and seminars.
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Performance management uses a competence-based approach, with regular feedback via appraisals and mentoring to encourage progress.
- Annual development plans for each person ensure continual focus on maintaining the highest levels of knowledge and skills.