Role summary

Since its launch is 2011, The People's Pension has grown rapidly with more than 6 million members, over 100,000 participating employers and assets under management of more than £30bn. As one of the UK's largest authorised commercial master trusts in the UK, The People's Pension is well managed by a strong and knowledgeable Trustee Board who look after the interests of all our members and employers. They now seeking to appoint two Trustee Directors to the Board to continue the excellent governance standards set by the Scheme effective from 1 April 2025.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge and practical expertise of the governance of DC master trusts, DC investment strategy and DC pensions administration systems and processes. It is important candidates can offer the time commitment necessary to meet the work demands of the Scheme, expected to be around 25 days a year. A professional trustee accreditation whilst not mandatory is desirable.

The role will be suited to those that have operated successfully at board level and are comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders to ensure all critical and core areas of DC pension scheme governance are covered.

Above all we are looking for candidates with the right skill sets and knowledge so that they can become an important member of our Board that delivers dynamic, responsive, and flexible decision making under an effective governance structure, to meet the increased and challenging work demand of a stable customer focused Master Trust.

Our thorough recruitment process will ensure that the person most suited to the vacancy in terms of relevant experience, abilities and qualifications will be appointed. Our approach is to encourage diversity and equal opportunities, and to apply our policy statement at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

To apply, please send your CV by 13 December 2025 to recruitment@thepeoplespension.co.uk or by post to Trustee Vacancies, The People’s Pension, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9QP.

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Timeline

Deadline for applications: 13 December 2024
Candidates can expect to be contacted by: 3 January 2025
Candidates can expect the process to be completed by: 31 January 2025