Pensions Actuarial Director

Sammons Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pensions Actuarial Director to lead senior actuarial teams within the Defined Benefit pensions market. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping client strategy, driving growth, and delivering high-quality pension consulting to major clients.

You will mentor staff, manage key client relationships, oversee project delivery and fee structures, and contribute to the direction of the pensions business.

Qualifications

• FIA designation and extensive UK Defined Benefit pensions experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage senior client relationships.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to lead actuarial teams and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop key client relationships, providing strategic actuarial advice.
• Oversee the delivery of pension consulting projects and agree fee structures.
• Drive business development activities and identify new growth opportunities.
• Mentor, manage and develop actuarial professionals across the team.
• Contribute to the ongoing success and direction of the wider pensions business.

Skills

Pensions consulting

Client relationships

Leadership

Business development

Education

Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA)

Job description

Greater Manchester, North West | Six figure base, benefits, bonus | Posted yesterday

• Job Title: Pensions Actuarial Director
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Greater Manchester, North West
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Salary: Six figure base, benefits, bonus
• Reference: V-138419
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 21/10/2026 10:07

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Actuarial Director to join a highly regarded pensions consultancy. This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to shape client strategy, drive business growth, and lead high-performing actuarial teams within the Defined Benefit pensions market.

About the role

• Lead and develop key client relationships, providing strategic actuarial advice
• Oversee the delivery of pension consulting projects and agree fee structures
• Drive business development activities and identify new growth opportunities
• Mentor, manage and develop actuarial professionals across the team
• Contribute to the ongoing success and direction of the wider pensions business

About You

• Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA)
• Extensive experience within the UK Defined Benefit pensions market
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the wider industry landscape
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior client relationships
• Previous people management and leadership experience

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