Could you be a Member Nominated Director?
This invitation is addressed to all active members of the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (the ‘Collective Plan’) including deferred members of a former Royal Mail pension scheme who are currently employed by either Unite CMA or CWU represented grades.
Member Nominated Director (MND) vacancies now live
The Trustee Directors of the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan, the ‘Collective Plan’, are seeking passionate and committed individuals from the active membership to join the Trustee Board.
There are four MND vacancies to fill from April 2025.
This is a vital role in ensuring the success of the Collective Plan, offering a fantastic opportunity to directly impact decision-making and shape the future of the Plan.
All Collective Plan members are invited to apply. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their suitability for the role and then put forward to the ballot.
To apply, or for further information on the MND election process click below.
As the Collective Plan launched on 7 October 2024 the Trustee Board are looking for Member Nominated Directors (MNDs) to be appointed by the 31 March 2025.
Want to play a key role in shaping the future of the Collective Plan?
The Collective Plan is managed by a Trustee Company called RMCPP Trustees Limited, who is legally responsible for running the MND election process.
The Trustee Company’s Board consists of 9 Directors comprising 1 Additional Director appointed by Royal Mail Group Limited in consultation with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite Communication Managers Association (Unite CMA), 4 Member Nominated Directors (MNDs) and 4 Employer Nominated Directors (ENDs), appointed by Royal Mail Group Limited.
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The documents below are what we refer to as the 'nomination pack', and it's everything you need to find out more about the role and apply. You'll find the application form, guidance notes on the MND election process (including the timetable) and further details about the role and responsibilities of an MND. To apply, complete the application form and send it across to collectiveplanexecutive@royalmail.com.
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The invitation is to all active members of the Collective Plan plus deferred members of a former Royal Mail pension scheme who are currently employed by either Unite CMA or CWU.
Three of the MND positions will be filled by nominations from the CWU trade union represented grades (irrespective of CWU membership) and the remaining position from the Unite CMA trade union represented grades (irrespective of Unite CMA membership) plus all other grades not officially represented by a trade union. Individuals can only stand for the position relevant to their grade i.e., an individual can only stand for the CWU positions if they are employed in a CWU represented grade.
MNDs generally serve a term of office of 5 years up to a maximum period of 10 years. The term of office for each MND vacancy is staggered to ensure continuity of skills and knowledge on the Trustee Board. Information on the terms of office for this election is provided in the nomination pack.
The Board of Directors are responsible for managing the Collective Plan and looking after the interests of the membership. The role of a Trustee carries a great deal of responsibility, but the Trustee Directors receive a high level of professional support and training.
Each Trustee Director has equal standing in the Trustee Company and shares the same responsibility to all classes of member, irrespective of whether they are appointed by RMG Limited or elected by the membership.
An MND is a vital role in ensuring the success of the Collective Plan, offering a fantastic opportunity to directly impact decision-making and shape the future of the Plan.
You should have an interest in the Collective Plan and pensions in general, and be a conscientious, trustworthy individual with the drive to serve your fellow members. The Trustee Board values a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and a diligent, enquiring mind is more important than prior pensions knowledge.
You will need to attend Trustee Board and sub-committee meetings as required, with some involving travel. The role also requires preparing for meetings, staying up to date with pensions knowledge, and participating in regular training to ensure you can fulfil your responsibilities effectively.
Although Trustee Directors are not paid, reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed, and training for the role is funded by the Collective Plan. You are also given time off work to undertake the role.
The MND process will take place over three months, commencing in January and concluding in March 2025. For more information on the timetable for the MND process, please refer to the section below.
Nominations for the MND vacancies must be submitted to the Collective Plan Executive. The process consists of the following stages:
• Stage 1: Nominations
• Stage 2: Panel Interview and Selection
• Stage 3: Ballot
• Stage 4: Appointment
If you would like more information about the MND role or are interested in applying, you can find all the information in the document links above (see ‘Apply now’).
If you have any questions about the MND process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email at collectiveplanexecutive@royalmail.com, ensuring the subject line includes the title ‘Collective Plan – MND Election Process’.