The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is the actuarial consultancy in the public sector, working for the public sector. To further improve our capacity to deliver flexibly and responsively to our clients, we are establishing a panel of actuaries who can be called upon to assist from time to time on specific client assignments.
We are therefore seeking experienced Actuaries interested in joining GAD as Associates on a self-employed contract basis.
As an experienced FIA/FFA you will have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant actuarial methods and practice. We are primarily interested in developing a panel of actuaries with relevant pensions expertise. However, we would also be interested to hear from actuaries with a background in other areas of GAD’s business, such as social security.
We offer a competitive daily rate, flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home. Please note that we will only accept applications from individuals prepared to work on a self-employed basis.
The working arrangements for each assignment and its duration will be determined by mutual agreement on a case by case basis.
Further information on the current range of GAD’s work can be found in our regular newsletters (http://www.gad.gov.uk/Publications/Newsletters.html).
To apply
Please send your CV and a short supporting statement to recruitment@gad.gov.uk by Friday, 26th March 2010. Appointment to our Panel of Associates will be made on the basis of the CV/supporting statement and interview.
In your supporting statement (which should not be longer than 300 words), please outline why you believe that your skills, technical knowledge and experience make you suitable for appointment to our Associates’ Panel.
View: Associate Actuary Job description for Associate Actuary (Pensions) and Outline of terms
For further enquiries, please contact Veronika Heinecke, HR Manager, on +44(0) 20 7211 2734 or recruitment@gad.gov.uk.
Strictly no agencies please.
The best of both worlds
The Government Actuary's Department is an exceptional environment: as it serves government and nation, it has to be effective across a broad canvas and combine the best elements of a government department and a private consultancy. In the light of the demands this places on its staff, the department gives its trainee actuaries exceptional support.
With its responsibilities towards the public good, the department also provides tremendous job satisfaction. Millions of people depend on private pension schemes and public social insurance schemes, and protecting their interests requires forward-thinking and innovative forms of analytical vigilance. Given the department's modest size, this generates a powerful esprit de corps.
The rewards of success are considerable - remuneration is competitive with private-sector consultancies, and you will deal with high-flyers in government, in the private sector and, as international co-operation increases, overseas. The department is divided into two core areas - the directorates - which deal with public sector pensions and social security, demography and private pensions policy and regulation.
Each directorate has a number of teams dedicated to particular clients. These teams vary in size, from just one actuary and a trainee to a chief actuary supported by several other actuaries and trainees. To maximise your experience you will typically be moved from one core area to another after about two years.
GAD's recruitment principle
The Government Actuary's Department's fundamental recruitment principle is that appointments must be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as set-out by the civil service commissioner's recruitment code. This ensures the best available person for the job is considered on individual merit regardless of race, gender, or (subject to the requirements of the job) disability.