LGPS Actuary & Team Lead – Pensions Consulting

Howden; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden, building on Barnett Waddingham’s legacy, is expanding its LGPS actuarial consulting practice. This role targets qualified actuaries (or nearing qualification) with LGPS experience and an interest in developing into a Scheme or Corporate Actuary.

You will contribute across LGPS workstreams from funding strategy to governance, with opportunities to assume Team Leader responsibilities while supporting a busy client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Qualified actuaries (or close to qualifying) with experience in LGPS
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and excellent people management skills
• Project management and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and good networking skills

Responsibilities

• Client consulting, acting as a key contact for LGPS funds and employers
• Supporting Partners in managing client relationships and identifying issues
• Attending client meetings and contributing to discussions
• Reviewing draft client reports and ensuring clarity and consistency
• Applying actuarial techniques to assess risk and uncertainty in pensions
• Peer reviewing colleagues’ work to ensure accuracy and LGPS compliance
• Assisting with new business opportunities, tenders and pitches
• Coordinating workload and maintaining delivery standards across a busy client portfolio
• Keeping up-to-date with pensions developments and sharing insights with clients
• Delivering high-quality client work within agreed timescales
• Supporting corporate accounting work where appropriate

Skills

People management

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Networking

Education

Fellowship Actuarial FIA/FAA or equivalent

Job description

Howden, building on Barnett Waddingham’s legacy, is expanding its LGPS actuarial consulting practice. This role targets qualified actuaries (or nearing qualification) with LGPS experience and an interest in developing into a Scheme or Corporate Actuary.

You will contribute across LGPS workstreams from funding strategy to governance, with opportunities to assume Team Leader responsibilities while supporting a busy client portfolio.