Careers

WHY WORK at PLSA

PLSA's mission is to help everyone achieve a better income in retirement. A diverse range of activities across policy, research, press and government affairs, conferences and member relations help us achieve this.

We want the PLSA to be a great place to work and offer a range of benefits to ensure just that! From fresh fruit in our newly refurbished central London office, to access to flexible working, development to help you achieve your potential and yes, you guessed it – a great pension! 

Our current vacancies are listed below but if you are passionate about delivering great outcomes - whether that's creating world-class events, producing persuasive policy solutions or keeping our finances under control, but can't see a vacancy that you're looking for we would still love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to [email protected]. 

Current vacancies

HEAD OF DB, LGPS & INVESTMENT (MATERNITY COVER) – 1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

You will lead dedicated elements of the Association’s public policy work programme, and any other relevant areas identified by the Director of Policy and Advocacy. Your work will promote a sustainable, long-term operating environment for members, and influence the shape of the direction of government and regulatory policy so that everyone has a better income in retirement. You will maintain the Association’s standing as a strong voice in policy and industry debates with insightful, evidence-based views.

Salary £75,000 - £90,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be responsible for developing policies on private sector DB, the Local Government Pension Scheme and Investment (including Responsible Investment) which influence the outcome of public policy in the interests of our strategic and tactical objectives. You will raise our profile on relevant issues so that we are associated with clear and persuasive views and policy positions. This will involve the production of high-quality policy papers, consultation responses, and evidence-based research reports. 
• Guided by the Deputy Director of Policy – and working closely with the PLSA Policy Board and other PLSA governance committees/working groups – you will be responsible for and implement policies from the Association’s work programme. 
• You will be a member of the Policy & Advocacy Management Team with responsibility for the effective functioning of the Policy & Advocacy Directorate. You will also be responsible for managing a team of Policy Leads and, when needed, collaborate with teams from across the Association, to deliver your objectives.
• You will also provide practical support to members on policy-related issues, for example through the production of guides, through presentations or direct engagement. 
• You will provide high quality support to the Policy Board and relevant PLSA governance bodies to ensure that we understand the views of the pensions industry and draw on their expertise. 
• You will provide advice on relevant issues to the Policy Board, other PLSA governance bodies, Deputy Director and the Director of Policy and Advocacy, as required. 
• You will act as a spokesperson for the Association on your areas of responsibility at industry events and, where relevant, in the media.
• You will represent the Association at meetings and events, including meetings with senior officials and Ministers, Parliamentarians, and industry leaders. You will deputise for the Director of Policy & Advocacy & Deputy Director of Policy, where appropriate. 
• You will build strong links with Government and regulators in the UK and EU, with trade associations and with the Association’s fund and business members so that we are well networked and able to influence the right people at the right time. 
• You will provide insight for the programme development for our conferences and events, ensuring relevant and interesting content.

How To apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. 

Full job description

Events content creator

To lead on the research and content generation for a series of event programmes to support the PLSA’s annual programme of events.

Salary £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, create content, and assist in the delivery of high-quality event programmes for the Association, both face-to-face (f2f) and online, working closely with the Events Programme and Technical Manager and Events Programme Assistant.
• Invite influential and high calibre speakers and chairs.
• Liaise and build relationships with PLSA internal teams and event programme sponsors to identify session topics and speakers.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders within the pensions and lifetime savings industry.

How To apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. 

Full job description

Events Programme Assistant

To provide administrative support for PLSA event programmes.

Salary £25,000 - £30,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage the delivery of speaker logistics across all PLSA events, to include sending out speaker logistics letters, scheduling speaker briefing meetings, circulating speaker briefing notes, co-ordinating speaker profiles, PowerPoint presentations, live polls, accommodation requirements. Chasing in outstanding information when required.
• Maintain speaker and programme information on relevant documents and file collateral such as bios, photos, social media links, etc.
  Support the Events Programme and Technical Manager with the programme development process, i.e. scheduling meetings, liaising with colleagues, taking meeting notes and circulating, reminding and chasing in programme information/actions in a timely manner.
• To work closely with Events Content Creator to ensure the seamless handover of programme session details and speaker/chair information.
• Build and maintain good relationships with ‘regular’ speakers/chairs, i.e. Board and Committee members.
• Maintain an up-to-date website regarding event programmes.
• Input and update the conference app with programme information.
• Assist Events Programme & Technical Manager to manage a speaker bank.
• Support the technical delivery of events, as requested by the Events Programme & Technical Manager.

How To apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. 

Full job description

SENIOR POLICY ADVISER: PENSIONS

You will contribute to the Association’s public policy work in a key area identified by the Director of Policy & Advocacy. Your work will promote a sustainable, long-term operating environment for members, and influence the shape the direction of government and regulatory policy so that everyone has a better income in retirement. You will help maintain the Association’s standing as a strong voice in policy and industry debates with insightful, evidence-based views.  

The salary banding for this role is between £40k to £50k.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You will support the development of policies which influence the outcome of public policy in the interests of our strategic and tactical objectives. You will help raise our profile on relevant issues so that we are associated with clear and persuasive views and policy positions. This will involve the production of high quality policy papers, consultation responses, and evidence-based research reports. 
• Guided by your manager, and working closely with the PLSA’s policy governance committees /working groups, you will implement policies from the Association’s work programme. 
• You will provide high quality support to the PLSA’s policy governance bodies to ensure that we understand the views of the pension industry and draw on their expertise. 
• You will provide advice on relevant issues to the PLSA’s policy governance bodies, the Policy Leads, Heads of Team, and Deputy Director of Policy, as required. 
• You may, on occasion, be asked to act as a spokesperson for the Association on your areas of responsibility at industry events and in the media.
• You will represent the Association at meetings and events, when required. You will deputise for your manager where appropriate. 
• You will help provide insight for the programme development for our conferences and events, ensuring relevant and interesting content. 
  From time to time you may be asked to provide practical support to members on policy-related issues, for example through the production of guides, through presentations or direct engagement. 

How To apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. 

Full job description

We expect to recruit other policy roles during the course of this year so, if you would like to work with the PLSA on pensions policy but do not wish to apply for either of these two roles, please do send us your CV with an application letter titled “Pensions Policy - Additional Roles" to [email protected].