Application closing date: 10 November
Are you an IFoA member with experience in managing social media accounts and engaging audiences on digital platforms? We need your expertise.
The Diversity Action Group (DAG) is seeking to appoint volunteers who will help enhance the groups online presence and wider engagement directly with the actuarial community.
Overview
The DAG works collaboratively with the IFoA’s leadership team. The purpose of the group is to:
- partner with the IFoA Executive for the implementation and advancement of the IFoA’s five-year diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy
- undertake work to ‘embrace and promote diversity, equity and inclusion’ as per the IFoA’s strategy
- identify, support and deliver activities that promote and further DEI within the actuarial profession and that promote and publicise the benefits of DEI among members
- act as a source of guidance for members and other boards, committees and groups, and champions DEI for the IFoA membership
- act as a ‘critical friend’ where relevant to support and encourage progress regarding DEI within IFoA membership and the wider profession
Learn more about DAG
Person specification
Successful volunteers will have a keen interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They will understand the current issues regarding DEI in the actuarial profession and have a willingness to continue to develop their knowledge further. They will have passion, a proactive attitude and sufficient time to drive forward and contribute to activity in line with the IFoA’s DEI strategy and the DAG work plan.
Expected activities are to:
- source and summarise news articles, webinars and research papers on a weekly basis
- help the DAG group define a strategy to promote DEI within the actuarial community, with a focus on social media presence
- engage with members on our new member resource groups section on IFoA communities
- update the groups social media account on IFoA communities and LinkedIn
- liaise with DAG members to share updates and support, or request support, as required
- support any new initiatives
Benefits from being involved
- Support and assistance from within the DAG group and IFoA staff
- A chance to further develop your professional network of contacts
- Help raise awareness and knowledge of DEI-related activity within the profession
- Increase knowledge on DEI issues and activity within the profession and wider sector landscape
Time commitment
The time commitment varies but will not be more than one to two hours per week. There is flexibility around other commitments.
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.
