*Closes 5th January*

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is the UK’s regulator of workplace pensions, dedicated to protecting members’ benefits and promoting high standards across the pensions industry. TPR works to ensure that employers, trustees, and pension providers meet their obligations, safeguarding retirement outcomes for millions of savers.
DWP are seeking two Non-Executive Directors to join TPR’s Board. These roles offer an opportunity to influence the strategic direction, provide independent challenge, and uphold governance in a dynamic regulatory environment.
The Non- Executive Director (NED) role
The successful candidates will contribute to the Board’s role in leading TPR, with the opportunity to influence the future direction of pensions regulation in Great Britain.
Key responsibilities include:
Helping lead the work of TPR by operating effectively as a Board Member and contributing to Board meetings and discussions;
  • Chairing or participating in the activities of Board Committees;
  • Building and maintaining effective working relationships with a broad range of networks and stakeholders.
  • Providing guidance on financial management and ensuring the effective scrutiny of TPR’s financial practices, in line with public sector accountability standards;
  • Representing TPR externally, acting collectively in representing its decisions to stakeholders and the general public;
  • Acting as a critical friend to TPR’s senior staff, particularly in their area of expertise; and
  • Demonstrating a commitment to the Seven Principles of Public life

The Pensions Regulator Non-Executive Director

Number of vacancies x2

Time commitment 26 day(s) per annum

Remuneration £17,992 per annum

Length of term fixed term of up 5 years

About the Pensions Regulator

TPR’s statutory objectives are set out in the Pensions Act 2004. These are:
  • to protect the benefits of members of occupational pension schemes;
  • to protect the benefits of members of personal pension schemes where direct payment arrangements are in place;
  • to reduce the risk of situations arising which may lead to compensation being payable from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF);
  • in relation to its functions for DB scheme funding only, to minimise any adverse impact on the sustainable growth of an employer;
  • to maximise employer compliance with employer duties and the employment safeguards introduced by the Pensions Act 2008;
  • to promote, and to improve understanding of, the good administration of work-based pension schemes.
TPR is based in Brighton, United Kingdom, where its Board meetings are generally held.  More information can be obtained from the TPR website and from the TPR Annual Report and Accounts.

Organisation description

TPR’s statutory objectives are set out in the Pensions Act 2004. These are:
  • to protect the benefits of members of occupational pension schemes;
  • to protect the benefits of members of personal pension schemes where direct payment arrangements are in place;
  • to reduce the risk of situations arising which may lead to compensation being payable from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF);
  • in relation to its functions for DB scheme funding only, to minimise any adverse impact on the sustainable growth of an employer;
  • to maximise employer compliance with employer duties and the employment safeguards introduced by the Pensions Act 2008;
  • to promote, and to improve understanding of, the good administration of work-based pension schemes.
TPR is based in Brighton, United Kingdom, where its Board meetings are generally held.  More information can be obtained from the TPR website and from the TPR Annual Report and Accounts.
Person specification

Essential criteria

It is important that in your supporting letter you provide evidence relating to the essential criteria below.
We are seeking candidates with the right skills and abilities to complement the existing Board members and who will be able to contribute across the Board’s remit. The successful candidates will need to demonstrate
•Knowledge: a clear understanding of the pension sector or wider financial services sector and how it operates.
•Experience: a good level of experience with continuous improvement, as well as an ability to think innovatively.(Lead Criteria)
•Communication: strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect.
•Judgement: effective decision-making skills with the ability to critically analyse a wide range of information to make clear and objective evidence-based recommendations to support the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.
•Collaboration: ability to work closely with the executive board and other key stakeholders, providing support, constructive challenge and assurance as appropriate.

Desirable criteria

•Experience of working in a regulated environment in financial services or the pensions sector.

How to Apply

In order to apply you will need to create an account or sign in.

Once you are logged into your account, click on ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, all candidates are required to provide:

  1. A  Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 2 Pages in MS Word format ) which provides your contact details, details of your education and qualifications, employment history, directorships, membership of professional bodies and details of any relevant publications or awards;
  2. A supporting statement Maximum 2 Pages in MS Word format not PDF) setting out how you meet the essential criteria for the appointment –please 
    ensure you refer to the contents of this document; that your full name is clearly noted at the top of your letter along with the email address of your two referees  
  3. Information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues;
  4. Diversity monitoring information. This allows us to see if there are any unfair barriers to becoming a public appointee and whether there are any changes that we could make to encourage a more diverse field to apply. You can select “prefer not to say” to any question you do not wish to answer. The information you provide will not be used as part of the selection process and will not be seen by the interview panel;
  5. Disability Confident – please state if you want to be considered for the disability confident scheme you can find more information about the scheme further down in the Disability Confident section of the vacancy;
  6. Reasonable adjustments – requests for reasonable adjustments that you would like to the application process (if applicable);

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will be hosting a webinar to provide further insight into this role. Details, including the date and time of the session, will be shared in due course. We encourage you to attend, as this will be an excellent opportunity to learn more and ask any questions you may have.