We are seeking academics and experts to support the independent
StatePension age review.
This will provide an opportunity to inform assessments on the
relevant factors, metrics and relative effectiveness of these in
determining our recommendations on future State Pension age
changes. The experts will provide advice to , the Independent
Reviewer, at key stages throughout the development of the
Independent Report.
The successful candidates will not receive remuneration, but
travel expenses will be met. A forward look of scheduled meetings
will provide notice and timings. Physical attendance may be
required.
Background
The government is required by the Pensions Act 2014 to conduct a
review of State Pension age every 6 years. This helps to ensure
the way that the State Pension age is set is robust, transparent
and provides fairness to both taxpayers and pensioners. The
independent report on other specified factors will provide
evidence to inform the government review and is led by . Read the terms of reference.
Expectation of advisers
Advisers are sought from academia, institutions, think tanks and
elsewhere. They should have the requisite knowledge and
experience on the subject matters of the review and standing in
their field of expertise.
We may be sharing information in confidence which will inform the
government review. Advisers will be expected to abide to the
principles, that they cannot share, duplicate, or quote from
unpublished work in any respect. Terms of reference will be drawn
up to reinforce the confidentiality rule.
Advisers will be invited to participate in periodic meetings on
dates to be agreed. We anticipate input may be required until the
end of August. Specific tasks may include:
- in reference to factors on determining State Pension age,
provide advice on:
- which factors could be taken into consideration when
considering how to set entitlement to State Pension age in
the future
- identification of relevant sources of evidence and expert
assessment of its strengths
- any other factors to be addressed by the independent
report and the selection of evidence
- provide advice on emerging recommendations and share opinions
with and her
representatives
- read and assess drafts of sections of the independent report
- participate in meetings to discuss policy development and
provide expert and technical advice
Time commitment
We estimate that the adviser will spend an hour per month in
discussion with up to August 2022
and a further 5 hours reading or writing over that period. This
is a guide as the actual requirement is difficult to predict
without having a conversation between the parties.
Skills
The skills and attributes that are necessary for the adviser to
have are:
- established expertise in the field of one or more of the
following:
- longevity and ageing (including life expectancies and
inequalities)
- health and disability-free and healthy life expectancies
- older people and the labour market
- intergenerational fairness
- UK pensions
- fiscal challenges especially those associated with an
ageing population
- understanding of the social and economic context and the
range of views of prospective stakeholders
- the ability to explain complex subjects to a non-expert
audience orally and in writing
- the ability to offer the Independent Reviewer impartial
advice
- maintain confidentiality until the final report is published
The adviser will be expected to declare potential conflicts of
interest and offer impartial advice,
regardless of any personal or professional interest.
Applications
Expression of Interest:
Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter (no
longer than 2 sides) setting out their suitability for the post
to: ind.statepensionagereview@dwp.gov.uk.
Closing date: midnight on 11 March 2022.
We expect informal interviews will be conducted remotely and
likely to take place in late March. The appointment is subject to
agreement to abide by the confidentially rules and approval by
.
About the State Pension Age Independent Review
The Independent Report will be published its finding later this
year
For more information please contact: ind.statepensionagereview@dwp.gov.uk
