Pension Consultant

Gallagher; West of England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits programs

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services seeks a Pensions Consultant to join the First Actuarial team, based in Basingstoke, Leeds, Peterborough or Tonbridge. You will deliver governance, secretariat and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio, coordinating trustee meetings and maintaining essential governance documentation.

You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams, bringing strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to complex pension governance

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in pension scheme governance.
• Client-focused relationship management experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of pension scheme requirements.
• Track record of collaborative success with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert consultancy and governance services to a diverse client portfolio.
• Coordinate Trustee and client meetings, agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Maintain governance documentation, ensuring compliance with scheme governance requirements.
• Lead and support projects with detailed project plans and timely delivery.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Support onboarding of new clients and contribute to proposals and tenders.
• Collaborate with specialist consultancy team to deliver trusted advice.

Skills

Pension governance

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Pensions qualification

Job description

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

We are seeking a Pensions Consultant to join our expert team within First Actuarial; to be based in Basingstoke, Leeds, Peterborough or Tonbridge. Our team specialises in delivering consultancy, secretarial, project, and technical services to clients, while also supporting internal teams, firm-wide projects, and focus groups.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you'll work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a real impact, working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

We're looking for someone with demonstrable experience in delivering consulting services to clients and trustees relating to Defined Benefit Pension scheme governance, coupled with exceptional communication and organisational skills. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your career in a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you!

How You'll Make An Impact

• Deliver expert consultancy, secretariat, and governance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, fostering strong and trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders in collaboration with dedicated client teams.
• Coordinate and manage Trustee and client meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting packs, drafting and presenting reports, recording minutes, and tracking actions and decisions to completion.
• Maintain and enhance key governance documentation and policies, ensuring compliance with scheme governance requirements and supporting Trustee boards in meeting Effective System of Governance standards.
• Lead and support a variety of projects, ensuring timely delivery to clients and internal teams, while drafting and maintaining detailed project plans.
• Produce and present high-quality reports, documents, and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism for both internal and client audiences.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, with opportunities to contribute to new business tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with the specialist consultancy team to deliver exceptional services and advice to both external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Commit to personal growth and continuous learning, staying up to date with the latest pensions legislation and industry developments.

About You

• Proven expertise in pension scheme governance and management, with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Client-focused relationship management experience, showcasing excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience is a plus, demonstrating the ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.
• In-depth understanding of pension scheme requirements, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• A track record of collaborative success, working effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workloads efficiently.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• A self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and within a team environment.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)