Our current General Secretary is retiring in the summer, so we are seeking a new General Secretary to take up this pivotal, lead role in our organisation in Summer/Autumn 2026. You will be an experienced leader with the ability to consolidate and build the culture, reputation and influence of CSPA with a view to sustaining and growing the membership base.
The role:
This is a senior leadership position and as General Secretary, you will lead the organisation’s strategic direction, campaigning activity and day-to-day operations, ensuring we continue to effectively represent and support our members.
You will work closely with the elected Executive Council and play a leading role in shaping and delivering campaigns agreed by members. You will represent CSPA at the highest levels, engaging with the Cabinet Office, pension administrators, MPs and sector partners to influence policy and protect the value of Civil Service Pensions.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Campaign on matters of interest to older people such as the State Pension, Pensioner Taxation, Digital and Social Exclusion and access to Public Transport.
- Act as the principal representative of CSPA in meetings with government, policymakers and partner organisations
- Support and advise the Executive Council and its committees
- Manage and develop the team of 10 head office staff
- Monitor and respond to policy and legislative developments affecting pensioners
- CSPA is uniquely recognised by the Cabinet Office as a stakeholder representing those in receipt of a Civil Service Pension. You will lead negotiations with Scheme Managers at regular Cabinet Office meetings to ensure members’ interests are protected.
- You will also play a key role in responding to emerging challenges, including ongoing issues affecting Civil Service Pension administration, and contributing to the organisation’s future development.
About us:
The Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance (CSPA) is a respected, independent and non-political membership organisation representing retired Civil Servants across the UK. We have existed for over 70 years to protect the value of Civil Service Pensions and to campaign on issues that matter to our members and older people more widely, ranging from the State Pension and taxation to health, social care, and digital inclusion.
About you:
This is a key position within the CSPA and we’re looking for a leader who is team orientated and approachable. You’re someone who can build strong working relationships and a positive work environment at our Head Office, across the CSPA, and with other partner organisations in the Age Sector.
You’ll have prior management and leadership experience ideally gained within a membership or similar organisation and a strong track record in successful volunteer engagement would be an advantage.
A strong communicator, you will be comfortable in using a range of methods and media to keep members, prospective members, external partners and others informed of the work of CSPA in a clear and concise manner.
Prior knowledge of the age sector, the political environment, Civil Service and State Pension issues would be an advantage, however they are not essential.
The offer:
The position is full-time and the current salary offered is £68,663 per annum on entry, rising to £73,212 after completion of one year’s satisfactory service. We offer 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and the Christmas closure, as well as a contributory pension scheme.
To apply
Please complete the application form (click here) and email to Nadeene.Morris@cspa.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 1 June 2026.
Interviews will take place, in person, during the week commencing 15 June 2026, in London.
Further information can be found in the links below.
