The Pension Board includes a staff representative who is a member of the University of Bath Group Pension Plan (UoBGPP).

We are currently inviting applications from UoBGPP members to fill this vacancy. The appointment is for an initial 12-month term, with the option to extend for up to three years in total.

About Pension Board

Pension Board meets twice a year, and oversees the following aspects of the UoBGPP:

  • Effective communications to members
  • Efficient cost of the services provided by AVIVA
  • Effective investment funds for members to select
  • Efficient administration of the plan, both by the University and AVIVA as plan administrator

Pension Board Members

  • Director of Finance Operations (nominee of Director of Finance) - Chair
  • The Director of Human Resources (or nominee)
  • Director of Finance Operations (IAAPS Limited)
  • Representative from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.
  • One Plan member for both UoB and IAAPS Limited (nominated or volunteer from membership)

Attendees at Pension Board Meeting

  • A support staff trade union representative
  • External Advisor
  • Head of Finance Operations
  • Pensions Officer

Members are not required to have experience or knowledge of pensions, as training is provided but members will be expected to attend a limited number of meetings, and where appropriate undertake some background reading.

Expectation of Pension Board member

As a Pension Board member, you will:

  • attend Pension Board meetings, likely no more than twice a year
  • participate in all relevant training as recommended by the external advisor
  • read and engage with all material circulated to Pension Board members, this is expected to be limited to around 10 email circulations each year
  • serve a period of 12 months, with the option to continue for up to three years

How to make a nomination

To submit your nomination please email jw3309@bath.ac.uk with a 150-word statement and the names of two colleagues who support your nomination, both of whom must be eligible to vote in the election (i.e. who are members of the UoBGPP).

If more than one nomination is received, a vote will be held. Should an election be required, supporting statements will be circulated with voting information.

Nominations should be submitted to Jana Whitfield jw3309@bath.ac.uk by Friday 18 September 2026 at 5pm.

Expenses and Time

This is an unpaid role; the University will however reimburse any expenses incurred directly in your role on the Pension Board. Service on the Pension Board is expected to be undertaken within normal working hours, with managers providing reasonable time off from regular duties to enable the postholder to fulfil their responsibilities.

EDI Statement

We aspire to ensure that membership of our Boards are truly representative of our community. Nominations are encouraged from all eligible individuals, especially from underrepresented groups. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and backgrounds leads to a better environment for our staff. We aim to be an inclusive University, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged.

Further information

If you would like to participate as a member of the Pension Board or would like to find out more about this opportunity to become involved in the oversight of your pension plan and make an active contribution to it for you and your fellow members, please contact Jana Whitfield jw3309@bath.ac.uk for further details.