Following the recent opening of our new, modern Edinburgh office and the appointment of our new Actuarial Consulting Partner for Edinburgh, we have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a 'Principal, Senior Consulting Actuary' (hybrid working). We are looking for a Senior player in the market to join us at Principal level (with a next step progression route to Partner) to help drive forward the success of our growing actuarial team and expand our Edinburgh office. Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Cheltenham, London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh office at varying levels from Actuarial Consultant through to Senior Consulting Actuary (Principal) so get in touch if this position isn't quite right for you. Snapshot of your day Managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments Managing client relationships Meeting with clients and prospects Monitoring fee recovery rates Managing the team and checking work to ensure high quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes Taking ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed Assisting with the training, coaching and development of the team and acting as a mentor to actuarial staff Supporting with recruiting activity and interviewing Developing relationships with potential new clients through networking Helping prepare new business tenders and presenting our services at new business pitches as required Identifying new ways that the firm (including other practice areas) can help support our clients Seeking ways to promote the brand and profile of the Firm e.g. external talks or seminars We would love to hear from you if you have: Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards - or equivalent Proven experience across a wide range of Trustee consulting and management responsibilities Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent What's in it for you: Competitive discretionary annual bonus. Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading. A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience. A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, Sports Allowance - we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Following the recent opening of our new, modern Edinburgh office and the appointment of our new Actuarial Consulting Partner for Edinburgh, we have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a 'Principal, Senior Consulting Actuary' (hybrid working). We are looking for a Senior player in the market to join us at Principal level (with a next step progression route to Partner) to help drive forward the success of our growing actuarial team and expand our Edinburgh office. Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Cheltenham, London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh office at varying levels from Actuarial Consultant through to Senior Consulting Actuary (Principal) so get in touch if this position isn't quite right for you. Snapshot of your day Managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments Managing client relationships Meeting with clients and prospects Monitoring fee recovery rates Managing the team and checking work to ensure high quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes Taking ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed Assisting with the training, coaching and development of the team and acting as a mentor to actuarial staff Supporting with recruiting activity and interviewing Developing relationships with potential new clients through networking Helping prepare new business tenders and presenting our services at new business pitches as required Identifying new ways that the firm (including other practice areas) can help support our clients Seeking ways to promote the brand and profile of the Firm e.g. external talks or seminars We would love to hear from you if you have: Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards - or equivalent Proven experience across a wide range of Trustee consulting and management responsibilities Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent What's in it for you: Competitive discretionary annual bonus. Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading. A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience. A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, Sports Allowance - we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.
Senior Pensions Actuarial Consultant Location - London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? LCP's pensions actuarial department is growing as we expand our client base and continue to take on new projects for our existing clients. Our goal is to be the leading long term partner for DB advice and deliver better outcomes for members, trustees, sponsors and society. With this comes opportunities to work on wide ranging clients and projects and progress within the business. Ideally you will divide your time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. We advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over £1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified pensions actuary with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pensions knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills A team player mentality with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro rata for part time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - to discuss how we can support you with your application. Recruitment agencies LCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our recruitment team to supply CVs via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a legitimate, open vacancy. If this process is not adhered to, LCP reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any employee or Partner at LCP.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Pensions Actuarial Consultant Location - London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? LCP's pensions actuarial department is growing as we expand our client base and continue to take on new projects for our existing clients. Our goal is to be the leading long term partner for DB advice and deliver better outcomes for members, trustees, sponsors and society. With this comes opportunities to work on wide ranging clients and projects and progress within the business. Ideally you will divide your time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. We advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over £1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified pensions actuary with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pensions knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills A team player mentality with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro rata for part time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - to discuss how we can support you with your application. Recruitment agencies LCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our recruitment team to supply CVs via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a legitimate, open vacancy. If this process is not adhered to, LCP reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any employee or Partner at LCP.
Actuarial Consultant (Bristol, Cheltenham) Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de-risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full-service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking an Actuarial Consultant to join our team based in our Bristol or Cheltenham office on a hybrid working basis between home and the office. This is an exciting opportunity for a more recently qualified actuary, or a part qualified actuary who is working toward qualifying as an actuary with 3 - 4+ years experience. We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Glasgow office. The role is suitable for members of an actuarial team that are keen to pursue a consulting role and may include those working toward qualifying as an actuary with a view to ultimately working towards being a Scheme Actuary or Corporate Actuary. We offer excellent progression opportunities through to Partner. DB pensions experience is essential. Snapshot of your day Calculate complex individual member calculations, check straightforward calculations and progressing to checking more complex calculations Undertake the bulk of the calculations for an actuarial valuation Reviewing draft client reports and advice and draft member communications Working with a Client Account Manager to assess the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice Aim to become a Client Account Manager for a number of clients and starting to take on a number of Client Account Manager duties Attend client meetings and take an active role where applicable Supporting various types of client projects and working with our corporate team on a wide range of areas General consultancy, dealing with clients' and third party queries and day to day correspondence providing technical advice where needed Client management, taking responsibility for allocation and completion of work, and meeting deadlines, working directly with senior members of the client teams Design and management of surveys and using statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collected Use of a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of areas such as pensions Assist with developing the practice area services (for example, Experian reviews), assist in developing procedures/tools to extend the range of the practice areas work/services and assist in producing practice area newsletters and marketing material Research new and/or technical topics and report back to the team Check work of others and help with more recent new graduates/colleagues and training and developing junior members of the team We would love to hear from you if you have: Actuarial qualifications FIA / FAA or if training to be a qualified FIA / FAA, part-qualified and making progress through the exams Good IT skills and presentation skills DB pensions experience or a solid understanding of the basics of pensions What's in it for you: Competitive discretionary annual bonus Generous pension scheme (8%) Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance (x4 - x10), group income protection (65%), and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance - we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts Happy to talk flexible working Accessibility We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Actuarial Consultant (Bristol, Cheltenham) Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de-risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full-service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking an Actuarial Consultant to join our team based in our Bristol or Cheltenham office on a hybrid working basis between home and the office. This is an exciting opportunity for a more recently qualified actuary, or a part qualified actuary who is working toward qualifying as an actuary with 3 - 4+ years experience. We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Glasgow office. The role is suitable for members of an actuarial team that are keen to pursue a consulting role and may include those working toward qualifying as an actuary with a view to ultimately working towards being a Scheme Actuary or Corporate Actuary. We offer excellent progression opportunities through to Partner. DB pensions experience is essential. Snapshot of your day Calculate complex individual member calculations, check straightforward calculations and progressing to checking more complex calculations Undertake the bulk of the calculations for an actuarial valuation Reviewing draft client reports and advice and draft member communications Working with a Client Account Manager to assess the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice Aim to become a Client Account Manager for a number of clients and starting to take on a number of Client Account Manager duties Attend client meetings and take an active role where applicable Supporting various types of client projects and working with our corporate team on a wide range of areas General consultancy, dealing with clients' and third party queries and day to day correspondence providing technical advice where needed Client management, taking responsibility for allocation and completion of work, and meeting deadlines, working directly with senior members of the client teams Design and management of surveys and using statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collected Use of a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of areas such as pensions Assist with developing the practice area services (for example, Experian reviews), assist in developing procedures/tools to extend the range of the practice areas work/services and assist in producing practice area newsletters and marketing material Research new and/or technical topics and report back to the team Check work of others and help with more recent new graduates/colleagues and training and developing junior members of the team We would love to hear from you if you have: Actuarial qualifications FIA / FAA or if training to be a qualified FIA / FAA, part-qualified and making progress through the exams Good IT skills and presentation skills DB pensions experience or a solid understanding of the basics of pensions What's in it for you: Competitive discretionary annual bonus Generous pension scheme (8%) Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance (x4 - x10), group income protection (65%), and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance - we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts Happy to talk flexible working Accessibility We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Pensions Actuarial Consultant (London) Location- London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? We have an exciting opportunity to join our pensions actuarial department in London to help support our continued growth in the DB pensions market. We are preferably looking for candidates who will divide their time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. They advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over £1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. At consultant level, you are expected to take ownership of workstreams with support from senior members of the team. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. Everyone at all levels is encouraged to attend client meetings to help develop their consulting skills. Your client list will be designed such that you have opportunities to attend and present at client meetings along with a more senior member of the team. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events, with LCP playing a key role organising events targeted at consultant level. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified (or very close to qualification) pensions actuary, with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Good commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pension knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Good communication skills - able to explain the approach taken and results to more senior team members, and be willing to challenge Excellent organisational skills Team player with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - to discuss how we can support you with your application. Recruitment agencies LCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our recruitment team to supply CVs via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a legitimate, open vacancy. If this process is not adhered to, LCP reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any employee or Partner at LCP.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Pensions Actuarial Consultant (London) Location- London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? We have an exciting opportunity to join our pensions actuarial department in London to help support our continued growth in the DB pensions market. We are preferably looking for candidates who will divide their time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. They advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over £1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. At consultant level, you are expected to take ownership of workstreams with support from senior members of the team. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. Everyone at all levels is encouraged to attend client meetings to help develop their consulting skills. Your client list will be designed such that you have opportunities to attend and present at client meetings along with a more senior member of the team. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events, with LCP playing a key role organising events targeted at consultant level. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified (or very close to qualification) pensions actuary, with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Good commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pension knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Good communication skills - able to explain the approach taken and results to more senior team members, and be willing to challenge Excellent organisational skills Team player with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - to discuss how we can support you with your application. Recruitment agencies LCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our recruitment team to supply CVs via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a legitimate, open vacancy. If this process is not adhered to, LCP reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any employee or Partner at LCP.
Pensions Actuarial Consultant (London) Location - London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? We have an exciting opportunity to join our pensions actuarial department in London to help support our continued growth in the DB pensions market. We are preferably looking for candidates who will divide their time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. They advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over 1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. At consultant level, you are expected to take ownership of workstreams with support from senior members of the team. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. Everyone at all levels is encouraged to attend client meetings to help develop their consulting skills. Your client list will be designed such that you have opportunities to attend and present at client meetings along with a more senior member of the team. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events, with LCP playing a key role organising events targeted at consultant level. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified (or very close to qualification) pensions actuary, with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Good commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pensions knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Good communication skills - able to explain the approach taken and results to more senior team members, and be willing to challenge Excellent organisational skills Team player with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy &sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Pensions Actuarial Consultant (London) Location - London with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. What's the role? We have an exciting opportunity to join our pensions actuarial department in London to help support our continued growth in the DB pensions market. We are preferably looking for candidates who will divide their time between pensions actuarial and pensions risk transfer (PRT) work, but we are flexible on the split between the two depending on your strengths and interests. Who are the team? Our pensions actuarial department in London consists of over 150 people, from analysts to Partners. They advise trustees and sponsors on a wide range of DB pensions issues - from core work on actuarial valuations and member options advice, to strategic advice and project work. LCP's highly respected, market leading specialist Pensions Risk Transfer team sits alongside the wider pensions actuarial department. The majority of people within the Pensions Risk Transfer team divide their time across a number of aspects of pensions advice. Everyone in the department has their own unique client mix, meaning that everyone works with lots of different people to advise a range of different clients. This means that the client work is varied and interesting, and there are always new opportunities to learn from others in the team. What will you be doing? Our clients range from small schemes with only a handful of members, to large schemes of over 1bn. You'll be working on a variety of schemes, each with their own priorities. This will also include: Coordinating actuarial calculations with the junior teams on your clients and reviewing these calculations along with the associated advice. At consultant level, you are expected to take ownership of workstreams with support from senior members of the team. Within the Pensions Risk Transfer team, you would be undertaking a central role in broking insurance transactions, liaising and negotiation with insurers, attending meetings and managing projects. Within our department there are also opportunities to join our other specialist teams, for example covering longevity, GMP equalisation and Collective Defined Contribution schemes. Everyone at all levels is encouraged to attend client meetings to help develop their consulting skills. Your client list will be designed such that you have opportunities to attend and present at client meetings along with a more senior member of the team. You will also have the opportunity to attend industry networking events, with LCP playing a key role organising events targeted at consultant level. What skills and experience are we looking for? A qualified (or very close to qualification) pensions actuary, with demonstrable experience working in the UK pensions actuarial consulting environment Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge, with the ability to review core technical work such as actuarial valuation and member options calculations and pensions accounting Awareness of current issues and key hot topics in the UK pensions industry Ability to draft clear communications and presentations Ability to delegate tasks to less experienced members in the team, explaining the wider context Good commercial awareness with the ability to consider agreed budgets when carrying out work You do not need any prior experience of Pensions Risk Transfer work as we are happy to provide training as required. We simply ask that you are keen to learn and get involved. What qualities and behaviours should you bring? Excellent technical pensions knowledge, with the ability to propose your own ideas on how to approach complex calculations Good communication skills - able to explain the approach taken and results to more senior team members, and be willing to challenge Excellent organisational skills Team player with the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside LCP Approachable and happy to support less experienced team members, fostering a supportive working environment What's in it for you? Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy &sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
The Actuarial Consultant will have the opportunity to develop relationships with clients in delivering trustee work. Location: Various Locations Across UK Category: Pensions Type: Permanent Key Duties (Including but not limited to): Advising clients on strategic pensions issues, including benefit design, restructuring, risk management/transfer projects, funding, as well as pension accounting disclosures Preparing actuarial valuations, funding certificates, funding proposals and actuarial statements Taking ownership for the quality of technical work delivered to clients, including reviewing work from more junior support team members as required Working collaboratively on joint projects with colleagues in the general consulting, risk management and investment practices Qualified Actuary or part qualified with less than one year remaining Stakeholder management experience whilst exposure to leading client relationships would be advantageous Possesses relevant industry and consulting experience coupled with sound technical capability, however we are also interested in individuals willing to transition from non-pension actuarial areas Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable in leading discussions at a senior management level
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
The Actuarial Consultant will have the opportunity to develop relationships with clients in delivering trustee work. Location: Various Locations Across UK Category: Pensions Type: Permanent Key Duties (Including but not limited to): Advising clients on strategic pensions issues, including benefit design, restructuring, risk management/transfer projects, funding, as well as pension accounting disclosures Preparing actuarial valuations, funding certificates, funding proposals and actuarial statements Taking ownership for the quality of technical work delivered to clients, including reviewing work from more junior support team members as required Working collaboratively on joint projects with colleagues in the general consulting, risk management and investment practices Qualified Actuary or part qualified with less than one year remaining Stakeholder management experience whilst exposure to leading client relationships would be advantageous Possesses relevant industry and consulting experience coupled with sound technical capability, however we are also interested in individuals willing to transition from non-pension actuarial areas Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable in leading discussions at a senior management level
The Capital Management and Reporting Team (CMR) is seeking an ambitious, high-performing nearly/newly qualified actuary with a strong track record of delivering in dynamic, fast-paced corporate actuarial environments. Location: London Category: Life Actuarial Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Capital Management: Apply deep technical and commercial acumen to assess risks and constraints, identifying innovative solutions to optimise capital and liquidity positions. Business Planning: Develop robust multi-year capital plans across multiple balance sheets, providing senior stakeholders with high-quality analysis to guide effective business management and strategic decision-making. Reporting: Analyse and interpret the key drivers of economic and regulatory balance sheets, transforming complex data into clear, actionable narratives for senior leadership. Nearly/newly qualified actuary (Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent). Strong technical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of a life (re)insurers' balance sheet. Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills - confident in distilling complex information for diverse audiences. Ability to identify and escalate critical issues promptly, ensuring they receive appropriate attention. Ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and delivering outputs that are insightful, reliable, and fit for purpose. Prior experience in business planning, capital management, or ALM Exposure to group or central actuarial functions Experience across multiple reporting/capital frameworks: SII, Economic Capital, BMA EBS, US GAAP, LDTI, IFRS 17
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
The Capital Management and Reporting Team (CMR) is seeking an ambitious, high-performing nearly/newly qualified actuary with a strong track record of delivering in dynamic, fast-paced corporate actuarial environments. Location: London Category: Life Actuarial Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Capital Management: Apply deep technical and commercial acumen to assess risks and constraints, identifying innovative solutions to optimise capital and liquidity positions. Business Planning: Develop robust multi-year capital plans across multiple balance sheets, providing senior stakeholders with high-quality analysis to guide effective business management and strategic decision-making. Reporting: Analyse and interpret the key drivers of economic and regulatory balance sheets, transforming complex data into clear, actionable narratives for senior leadership. Nearly/newly qualified actuary (Institute & Faculty of Actuaries or equivalent). Strong technical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of a life (re)insurers' balance sheet. Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills - confident in distilling complex information for diverse audiences. Ability to identify and escalate critical issues promptly, ensuring they receive appropriate attention. Ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and delivering outputs that are insightful, reliable, and fit for purpose. Prior experience in business planning, capital management, or ALM Exposure to group or central actuarial functions Experience across multiple reporting/capital frameworks: SII, Economic Capital, BMA EBS, US GAAP, LDTI, IFRS 17
Head of Payroll & Pensions Lewisham Council Finance Directorate Grade: SMG3 Salary offered: £79,629.00 About the Role We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Payroll & Pensions to lead Lewisham Council's payroll and pension administration services. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering a modern, customer focused service for: 3,000 Council employees 3,000 School employees 28,000 pension members (active, deferred and pensioners) An annual payroll of £170m+ An LGPS Pension Fund valued at £1.85bn You will shape the long term direction of our payroll and pension services, ensuring excellent service delivery, compliance with all statutory requirements, continuous improvement, and the effective management of a high performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in a complex, high profile environment and is passionate about service excellence, innovation and strong governance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the Council's payroll and pension administration services, setting vision, standards and performance expectations. Contribute to the Finance Leadership Team and support organisation wide strategic objectives. Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice. Operational Excellence Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages and pensions. Oversee payroll and pensions systems including Oracle Cloud and Altair, ensuring data integrity, system updates and effective controls. Manage legacy and archived data in line with LGPS regulations. Compliance & Governance Act as the Council's subject matter expert on payroll and pension legislation, including LGPS Regulations, Pensions Acts, the Public Services Pensions Act and data protection. Ensure full compliance with statutory deadlines, HMRC requirements, audit standards and pension scheme regulations. Lead the Council's response to HMRC audits, investigations and pension disputes. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong working relationships with HR, Finance, IT, schools, external partners and suppliers. Lead the development and management of the schools payroll SLA and pensions administration for admitted/scheduled bodies. Represent Lewisham at Pension Board meetings, the Pension Investment Committee and regional forums. Pension Fund & Actuarial Work Act as the strategic lead for the external actuary relationship, overseeing contract management and re procurement. Lead all administration aspects of the triennial valuation, ensuring high quality data and robust governance. Manage employer admissions, risk assessments and adherence to LGPS policies. Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of 26 through two direct reports (Payroll Manager and Pensions Manager). Promote a culture of accountability, professional growth, inclusion and high performance. Ensure ongoing training, technical development and succession planning. Financial & Strategic Reporting Oversee payroll and pensions financial controls, ensuring value for money and strong stewardship. Provide accurate data for pension fund accounts, valuation exercises and statutory submissions. Advise on early retirements, compensation matters and pension discretions. What We're Looking For Experience Extensive senior level leadership experience in payroll and pensions. Strong background in managing services within a large, complex organisation (local government preferred). Experience with systems such as Oracle Payroll and Altair. Proven track record of delivering performance improvements and high quality operational service. Knowledge & Technical Skills Deep understanding of LGPS regulations and the legislative framework for pensions. Strong financial and analytical skills with experience in complex payroll and pension calculations. Knowledge of local government policies, audit requirements and statutory reporting. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public sector organisations. Leadership & Personal Qualities Inspiring and resilient leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organised, strategic and able to balance competing priorities. Committed to equality, diversity and excellent customer service. Strong integrity, professionalism and a collaborative mindset. Additional Information Ability to attend occasional evening meetings or work flexibly when required. Commitment to Lewisham's values and behaviours, including equality, dignity at work and environmental responsibility. DBS check may be required depending on final duties.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Payroll & Pensions Lewisham Council Finance Directorate Grade: SMG3 Salary offered: £79,629.00 About the Role We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Payroll & Pensions to lead Lewisham Council's payroll and pension administration services. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering a modern, customer focused service for: 3,000 Council employees 3,000 School employees 28,000 pension members (active, deferred and pensioners) An annual payroll of £170m+ An LGPS Pension Fund valued at £1.85bn You will shape the long term direction of our payroll and pension services, ensuring excellent service delivery, compliance with all statutory requirements, continuous improvement, and the effective management of a high performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in a complex, high profile environment and is passionate about service excellence, innovation and strong governance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the Council's payroll and pension administration services, setting vision, standards and performance expectations. Contribute to the Finance Leadership Team and support organisation wide strategic objectives. Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice. Operational Excellence Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages and pensions. Oversee payroll and pensions systems including Oracle Cloud and Altair, ensuring data integrity, system updates and effective controls. Manage legacy and archived data in line with LGPS regulations. Compliance & Governance Act as the Council's subject matter expert on payroll and pension legislation, including LGPS Regulations, Pensions Acts, the Public Services Pensions Act and data protection. Ensure full compliance with statutory deadlines, HMRC requirements, audit standards and pension scheme regulations. Lead the Council's response to HMRC audits, investigations and pension disputes. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong working relationships with HR, Finance, IT, schools, external partners and suppliers. Lead the development and management of the schools payroll SLA and pensions administration for admitted/scheduled bodies. Represent Lewisham at Pension Board meetings, the Pension Investment Committee and regional forums. Pension Fund & Actuarial Work Act as the strategic lead for the external actuary relationship, overseeing contract management and re procurement. Lead all administration aspects of the triennial valuation, ensuring high quality data and robust governance. Manage employer admissions, risk assessments and adherence to LGPS policies. Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of 26 through two direct reports (Payroll Manager and Pensions Manager). Promote a culture of accountability, professional growth, inclusion and high performance. Ensure ongoing training, technical development and succession planning. Financial & Strategic Reporting Oversee payroll and pensions financial controls, ensuring value for money and strong stewardship. Provide accurate data for pension fund accounts, valuation exercises and statutory submissions. Advise on early retirements, compensation matters and pension discretions. What We're Looking For Experience Extensive senior level leadership experience in payroll and pensions. Strong background in managing services within a large, complex organisation (local government preferred). Experience with systems such as Oracle Payroll and Altair. Proven track record of delivering performance improvements and high quality operational service. Knowledge & Technical Skills Deep understanding of LGPS regulations and the legislative framework for pensions. Strong financial and analytical skills with experience in complex payroll and pension calculations. Knowledge of local government policies, audit requirements and statutory reporting. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public sector organisations. Leadership & Personal Qualities Inspiring and resilient leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organised, strategic and able to balance competing priorities. Committed to equality, diversity and excellent customer service. Strong integrity, professionalism and a collaborative mindset. Additional Information Ability to attend occasional evening meetings or work flexibly when required. Commitment to Lewisham's values and behaviours, including equality, dignity at work and environmental responsibility. DBS check may be required depending on final duties.
Senior Data Scientist page is loaded Senior Data Scientistlocations: Leicester / Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Job title: Senior Data Scientist Location: London / Leicester / Bexhill Welcome to Hastings Direct We're a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we've made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same - building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about . If you like what you see, we hope you'll consider joining our team.We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you. Role overview The Senior Data Scientist will oversee projects and modelling exercises which deliver cutting-edge data assets and predictive models that feed into Hastings' market-leading pricing activities. This role is within a combined team of Actuaries and Data Scientists, championing the adoption of the latest machine learning (ML) techniques to leverage powerful insights from vast amounts of customer information that traditional modelling techniques. The Senior Data Scientist will use their understanding of Data Science techniques to solve Insurance problems and to deliver claims cost models. Established traditional techniques, but we are looking to leverage advanced ML techniques to maximise commercial value, while ensuring a fair outcome for customers. The DS Manager would manage a small team, who would assist the creation of models and would require mentoring and support in their development.The role would suit a Data Scientist with a track record of delivering General Insurance pricing models, or a newly/nearly qualified Actuary with experience and a keen interest in Data Science. Key Responsibilities Taking the technical lead in projects that create and maintain analytical tools to support our technical models with serve as the foundation for our premium. Develop best in-class models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other KPIs Engineer powerful new rating factors to be deployed into our rating algorithms as well as understanding their impact and value Identify, analyse and monetise new data sources Manage and mentor more junior members of the Technical Pricing team Ensure robustness of models across both traditional and non-traditional model types Essential skills/experience: Experience undertaking Predictive Modelling - including the use of GBMs - in a General Insurance pricing environment. Experience in the creation and development of models in Python, using the main Data Science libraries Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and the opportunities that these present for insurance companies Experience in the delivery of large model reviews - from initial modelling to implementation. Strong Structured Query Language (SQL) coding skills and being comfortable with data manipulation. Stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to present technical ideas to a non-technical audience Desirable Experience in a Personal Lines pricing team (motor or home) Experience with using GitHub for version control and as a code collaboration tool Eagerness to work cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Actuaries and Risk Pricing Analysts Experience of the application of non-traditional techniques to pricing The interview process: Our interview process involves the below: Recruiter screening call 1st stage interview - Initial Intro with hiring leader 2nd interview (Technical) will include panel 3rd call with Hiring LeaderAs a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website Benefits: in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance you will also receive Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more .Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.# Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Scientist page is loaded Senior Data Scientistlocations: Leicester / Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Job title: Senior Data Scientist Location: London / Leicester / Bexhill Welcome to Hastings Direct We're a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we've made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same - building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about . If you like what you see, we hope you'll consider joining our team.We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you. Role overview The Senior Data Scientist will oversee projects and modelling exercises which deliver cutting-edge data assets and predictive models that feed into Hastings' market-leading pricing activities. This role is within a combined team of Actuaries and Data Scientists, championing the adoption of the latest machine learning (ML) techniques to leverage powerful insights from vast amounts of customer information that traditional modelling techniques. The Senior Data Scientist will use their understanding of Data Science techniques to solve Insurance problems and to deliver claims cost models. Established traditional techniques, but we are looking to leverage advanced ML techniques to maximise commercial value, while ensuring a fair outcome for customers. The DS Manager would manage a small team, who would assist the creation of models and would require mentoring and support in their development.The role would suit a Data Scientist with a track record of delivering General Insurance pricing models, or a newly/nearly qualified Actuary with experience and a keen interest in Data Science. Key Responsibilities Taking the technical lead in projects that create and maintain analytical tools to support our technical models with serve as the foundation for our premium. Develop best in-class models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other KPIs Engineer powerful new rating factors to be deployed into our rating algorithms as well as understanding their impact and value Identify, analyse and monetise new data sources Manage and mentor more junior members of the Technical Pricing team Ensure robustness of models across both traditional and non-traditional model types Essential skills/experience: Experience undertaking Predictive Modelling - including the use of GBMs - in a General Insurance pricing environment. Experience in the creation and development of models in Python, using the main Data Science libraries Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and the opportunities that these present for insurance companies Experience in the delivery of large model reviews - from initial modelling to implementation. Strong Structured Query Language (SQL) coding skills and being comfortable with data manipulation. Stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to present technical ideas to a non-technical audience Desirable Experience in a Personal Lines pricing team (motor or home) Experience with using GitHub for version control and as a code collaboration tool Eagerness to work cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Actuaries and Risk Pricing Analysts Experience of the application of non-traditional techniques to pricing The interview process: Our interview process involves the below: Recruiter screening call 1st stage interview - Initial Intro with hiring leader 2nd interview (Technical) will include panel 3rd call with Hiring LeaderAs a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website Benefits: in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance you will also receive Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more .Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.# Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. The role offers car or car allowance. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. The role offers car or car allowance. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
