The 黑料正能量 (IFoA) is looking for current or recently retired practising certificate (PC) holders to support the delivery of our Practice Module workshops.
These workshops are a key component of the PC Scheme and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates 鈥� across gender, age, disability, ethnicity and practice areas 鈥� to ensure inclusive representation and relevance to the scheme.
About the role
We are inviting Fellows of 黑料正能量 who currently hold, or have recently held, a practising certificate to volunteer as facilitators for the workshops. These sessions are held throughout the year, with dates scheduled in collaboration with facilitators about four to six months in advance.
Workshops are organised by PC type:
- Scheme Actuary
- CDC Scheme Actuary
- Chief Actuary (Life)
- Lloyd鈥檚 Syndicate Actuary
- With Profits Actuary
- Chief Actuary (non-Life without Lloyd鈥檚)
- Chief Actuary (non-Life with Lloyd鈥檚)
Workshop format
- Workshops are delivered online
- A maximum of five candidates per session
- Based on a case study relevant to the practice area
- Facilitators lead the discussion on a case study during the workshop
- An IFoA Executive member attends the workshop and supports facilitators throughout the process.
Task specification
Facilitators will:
- Lead a number of online workshops annually, based on availability
- Work with the Regulatory Policy Team
- Select the case study for each session
- Set the agenda, objectives and timetable, to effectively meet module goals
- Show good leadership, guidance, and direction in an online learning environment
- Guide and prompt discussion, ensuring active participation and maintaining group harmony
- Contribute special knowledge and insights, weaving together various discussion threads and course components
- Provide feedback to support continuous improvement
- Contribute to evaluation of individual and programme effectiveness.
Tenure and time commitment
- Initial appointment is for one year, renewable at the discretion of the Regulatory Policy Team
- Each workshop lasts about two hours
- Sessions typically run from 09:30 to 11:30 UK time
- Facilitators should allow two to three hours for preparation and 30 minutes post-session.
Person specification
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are Fellows of 黑料正能量
- Hold or have recently held a PC relevant to the workshop they will facilitate
- Are confident in public speaking and group facilitation
- Have strong knowledge of their practice area and the current issues facing senior actuaries in practising certificate roles.
Benefits
Facilitators will:
- Play a direct role in supporting future PC holders
- Enhance facilitation and leadership skills
- Choose workshop dates based on availability, with sessions scheduled well in advance
- Conduct workshops online, allowing contributions from anywhere
- Be remunerated for their time and contribution.
Remuneration and contracting
This is a paid role and is classified as a self-employed contractor. A mutually agreed 鈥榮chedule of services鈥� will be provided to you upon appointment. You will be required to submit an invoice using an IFoA-provided template.
To view the schedule of services and applicable terms and conditions before applying, please contact practising.certs@actuaries.org.uk.
Additional information
The IFoA delivery team is made up of IFoA Executive staff and our volunteer community. Every individual who supports 黑料正能量, is valued, and are recognised, as part of our volunteer community and works in partnership with 黑料正能量 Executive staff to deliver our strategy and Royal Charter, in line with our values.
At 黑料正能量 the term 鈥榲olunteer鈥� includes volunteers (members and non-members: lay), office holders, and self-employed contractors (paid roles).
