Pensions Consultant

Isio; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant development opportunities

Commitment to employee empowerment

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom, is seeking a driven Pensions Consultant, Assistant Manager to join their team. The role emphasizes project management, client engagement, and business development in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in pensions consulting, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. The firm is committed to employee development and providing diverse experiences for career growth, ensuring a vibrant work culture that values curiosity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in pensions consulting or pension management.
• Excellent communicator capable of simplifying complex topics.
• Enthusiastic and motivated problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and client advice.
• Engage with clients on technical project aspects.
• Assist in business development with new and existing clients.

Skills

Pensions consulting

Project management

Communication

Client delivery

Team collaboration

Job description

Pensions Consultant, Assistant Manager – Consulting Team

Isio's Pensions Consulting Team, part of our wider Actuarial & Consulting team comprising over 400 pensions professionals, advises a diverse range of clients across private, public and not‑for‑profit sectors. Our consultants lead strategic advice and governance for pension schemes, navigating complex regulations and ensuring projects run smoothly and on time.

What’s the role?

We are looking for professionals with sound pensions consulting and technical skills, governance experience, commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team.

Day to Day

• Support the delivery of advice to clients, managing key projects and working with broader teams.
• Engage with clients on technical aspects of projects, collaborating within teams and supporting colleagues.
• Assist in developing new business with existing and new clients.

There are opportunities to work across a wide range of pensions consulting areas and with a broad client base.

Key Skills and Experience

• Relevant industry experience as a pensions consultant, secretary or in‑house pension manager; actuarial/PMI qualifications are useful but not essential.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain complex problems simply.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to solve problems and deliver excellent advice.
• Strong project management and client delivery skills, balancing multiple demands.
• Team player who supports more junior colleagues.
• Commercial acumen; keen to help grow the business and identify new opportunities.

Where is the role?

The role is available at Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Reading. We work on a hybrid basis, allowing colleagues to split time between office, client sites and home.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

• Power in Partnership – build open and trusted relationships.
• Future Focus – push the industry forward with better solutions.
• Strength in Difference – leverage diverse perspectives.
• People First – recognise pensions as a people business.

What We Offer You

We are committed to giving our colleagues a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression. Isio is a people business, and we empower and develop those who join us.

About Isio

Isio was born in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. We provide integrated expertise across Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth, delivering greater financial confidence for all. We value curiosity, freedom and bold thinking to help our clients achieve their goals.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Isio Group welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].