Commitments, Terms of Reference and What to do now
Training is a key part of the role to understand the continually changing pensions landscape and the policies of the EAPF.
A strong commitment to training allows the Pensions Committee to evaluate and challenge the advice they receive, ensure their decisions are robust, and manage any potential conflicts of interest.
Each Pensions Committee member has a tailored learning plan, which reflects their current knowledge and skills, and their development needs.
As a new Pensions Committee member, you'll complete an initial self-assessment which will inform the initial training opportunities you will be offered.
You'll also have an induction meeting with other member representatives and officers to learn more about the role.
All training costs will be met by the Fund.
The Pensions Committee is a committee of the Environment Agency Board and all Pensions Committee Members are appointed by the Environment Agency Board.
Our terms of reference and standing orders for the Pensions Committee can be found on our website at www.eapf.org.uk/resources/publications/policies
The application process will be in 3 stages, if you're interested, please complete our nomination form for a Pensions Committee Member at www.eapf.org.uk/trustee/trustee-appointments
This includes providing us with a 200 word statement of why you would like to join the committee - this is Stage 1.
Suitable candidates will be put forward to Stage 2 of the process, where they will be asked to provide additional information to support their application. The highest scoring applicants across the deferred and pensioner member community will be invited to Stage 3 which is an interview.
All applications must be sent to eapf@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12.00 noon on 29 May 2025.
Alternatively, if you cannot access the form electronically, please request a nomination form by emailing eapf@environment-agency.gov.uk or by writing to Head of Governance and Risk, Environment Agency Pension Fund, Environment Agency, Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AH.
We'll inform individuals if they're being called for an interview by 4 July 2025 at the latest.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 14 July 2025.
Interviews can be held virtually or in person at Bristol.
For more information on the EAPF, please visit www.eapf.org.uk
