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British Actuarial Journal – Assistant Editor (paid role)

Application closing date: 11 August

Would you like to join the British Actuarial Journal Editorial Board as an Assistant Editor?

The British Actuarial Journal (BAJ) is an online, open access publication which contains current practitioner research and discussion on actuarial topics. It acts as the platform for outputs from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ sessional research programme, including papers and transcripts of discussions and other selected papers of interest to practitioners.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Editor to join the BAJ Editorial Board. The position is open to anyone with the relevant skills and experience. Location is not a barrier as participation in meetings is via conference call/video conference call.

Key tasks

To assist the Editor and Co-Editors in the reviewing and editing of the journal to assure the integrity of the journal and the accuracy and quality of the paper submissions.

Key skills and experience

Assistant Editors are required to demonstrate:

  • excellent written English language skills; attention to detail; the ability to follow and apply editorial guidelines
  • good knowledge of the actuarial profession and IFoA research, and ability to apply this in the
  • context of editing and reviewing content
  • an understanding of the processes and issues involved in meeting publication deadlines
  • flexibility in being able to devote the necessary time to meet deadlines
  • approachable and collaborative; able to work with selected IT platforms

View task and person specification (PDF, 100 KB)

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:

  • a copy of your CV
  • brief details of your reason/s for wishing to get involved and how you meet the key skills and experience set out in the task and person specification
  • your ARN (if you are a 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)

This is a remunerated role and a fee will be paid. Details are in the task and person specification.

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

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