Scheme Actuary (Pensions)

TL;DR

Scheme Actuary (Pensions): Providing high-level actuarial advice and technical delivery for defined benefit pension consolidators with an accent on trustee-facing advice and risk management. Focus on managing a portfolio of schemes, leading client engagements, and shaping the growth of the Enplan consolidation proposition.

Location: Hybrid (UK). Primary hubs in Manchester and Scotland.

Company

A progressive advisory firm partnering with clients to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits, and wealth advisory services.

What you will do

• Act as Scheme Actuary for a portfolio of Enplan schemes, providing credible advice to Trustees and stakeholders.
• Deliver complex actuarial calculations and written advice across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead client engagements, managing project planning, timescales, budgets, and stakeholder relations.
• Coach and develop junior team members, including Analysts, Assistant Managers, and Managers.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with sponsors and internal teams.
• Identify commercial opportunities to expand the scope of work and grow the Enplan proposition.

Requirements

• Qualified actuary (FIA/FFA) with Scheme Actuary certification (or ability to obtain it immediately).
• Proven track record of advising Trustee Boards and managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments.
• Deep understanding of the UK DB pensions landscape and challenges facing consolidators.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and pragmatically to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and experience balancing competing demands and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a genuine interest in coaching and developing others.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible approach to work to support work-life balance.
• Career development through diverse and meaningful work with nationwide opportunities.
• Inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace environment.
• Regular team-building, charity, and social events to build strong internal communities.
• Culture that rewards high performance and accountability (the hirify.global Attitude).