Pensions Actuarial Director (ref: 138386)

Sammons Recruitment Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Pensions Actuarial Director for Scotland, with hybrid working, three days per week in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will lead client relationships, oversee actuarial consulting delivery, and drive growth within a respected pensions team.

The role requires a qualified actuary with UK Defined Benefit pensions experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage and mentor colleagues. Reference 138386.

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

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

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

People management

Education

Qualified Actuary

Job description

Pensions Actuarial Director (ref: 138386)

Hybrid 3 days per week Glasgow or Edinburgh office

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

Please quote reference 138386