Pensions Actuarial Director

Sammons Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group is seeking an experienced Pensions Actuarial Director to join its Scotland-based actuarial and consulting team. This senior role combines client leadership, business development, and people management within a respected pensions consultancy.

You will lead strategic relationships with pension schemes, oversee actuarial services, and drive growth while mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of the Scottish practice. Hybrid working and senior-level responsibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary with extensive experience in the UK Defined Benefit pensions market.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Scheme Actuary Practising Certificate.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the pensions landscape.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams.
• Ambitious, collaborative, and passionate about delivering excellent client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategic relationships with pension scheme clients.
• Oversee the delivery of actuarial consulting services and provide expert advice.
• Drive business growth through networking, business planning, and new client opportunities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop actuarial colleagues.
• Play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Scottish practice.

Skills

Lead client relationships

Team leadership

Business development

Pensions knowledge

Education

Qualified Actuary

Scheme Actuary Practising Certificate

Job description

Scotland | Six figure base, benefits, bonus | Posted yesterday

• Job Title: Pensions Actuarial Director
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Scotland
• Job Base: Hybrid
• Salary: Six figure base, benefits, bonus
• Reference: V-138386
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 21/10/2026 10:10

Job Description

A leading pensions consultancy is seeking an experienced Actuarial Director to join its growing Scotland-based consulting and actuarial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior pensions professional looking to combine client leadership, business development, and people management within a highly respected firm.
About the role

• Lead and develop strategic relationships with pension scheme clients
• Oversee the delivery of actuarial consulting services and provide expert advice
• Drive business growth through networking, business planning, and new client opportunities
• Manage, mentor, and develop actuarial colleagues
• Play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Scottish practice

About You

• Qualified Actuary with extensive experience in the UK Defined Benefit pensions market
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Scheme Actuary Practising Certificate
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the pensions landscape
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams
• Ambitious, collaborative, and passionate about delivering excellent client outcomes

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