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Trainee Consultant - September 2025 intake - London
Barnett Waddingham
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Job summary
A leading UK consultancy, Barnett Waddingham is seeking Trainee Consultants for their 2025 graduate program. The role offers hands-on opportunities in actuarial services, supported by extensive training and resources for professional growth. Candidates must have a strong academic background and excellent communication skills, with competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and development opportunities.
Benefits
Generous pension scheme
Funded training and professional development
Private medical cover
Life assurance
Up to 30 days holiday per year
Electric car leasing scheme
Sports Allowance
Volunteering opportunities
Qualifications
- Strong academic background required.
- Dedicated, dynamic, and proactive individuals sought.
- Excellent communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Support actuarial calculations and data validation.
- Attend client meetings and prepare reports.
- Develop transferable skills in consulting and technical matters.
Skills
Communication
Problem-solving
Technical skills
Education
Minimum 2:1 degree
A at A-Level Higher Maths
Level 6 at GCSE English Language
Job description
Description
Interested in Actuarial Consulting? We've recorded a short video to explain more about the work that we do! https://vimeo.com/1003155654/15ceae161a?share=copy
We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment, and insurance with a team of around 1800 colleagues in nine offices around the UK and we are growing!! We were recognised as being one of the ‘best places to work in the UK’ in 2022 and 2023 and those who join us tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring culture.
We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and building on our culture of doing the right thing. We want everyone at BW to feel they can bring their whole self to work, confident they are included and respected and work together to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.
The Supportive Structure We Have In Place Will Help You Manage Your Work/life Balance, Which Is Why Our Study Support Package And Dedicated Training Team Are Always On Hand For Guidance Throughout Our Graduate Programme And Beyond. Look At What Graduates, Who Recently Joined Us Have To Say
"I joined Barnett Waddingham as part of the graduate intake, and ever since I started at the firm, I have felt a valued member of the team and have been well supported in my work. The company's culture centres around doing the right thing this shines through in the way BW is committed to supporting clients, but also in how BW puts emphasis on staff wellbeing and development."
“When I first joined Barnett Waddingham, what surprised me the most was the extremely generous study package offered to all graduates. There is a wide variety of resources and a personal study mentor ensuring that students have all the materials and the guidance needed to succeed in the IFoA exams. On top of that, graduates have substantial study days to effectively prepare for the exams.”
Sustainability
Our independence means we’re free to think beyond standard environmental, social and governance (ESG) labels and start conversations that consider the full universe of sustainable action.
From holistic data-driven approaches towards impact investing and responsible business strategies, to simpler, everyday improvements that combine social and environmental benefits. We are always looking for new ways to provide and shape a more sustainable future. https://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk/sustainability/
What could you get involved in?
Skills
All of our graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their technical, communication and problem-solving skills. Some of the tasks you can get involved in as a Trainee Consultant working across our Actuarial and Employer Consulting teams include:
Alongside the on-the-job training you will have full study support comprising of study leave, financial support, and a study mentor – we want you to succeed with us!
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Our current graduate vacancies require aminimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5, (or other equivalent qualifications), we require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills.
What’s In It For You
Thank you for your interest in our 2025 graduate position! After you submit your CV and complete the job-specific eligibility criteria questions, the early careers team will review your application. Successful candidates will receive an email with a link to the Criteria Corp testing platform. On this platform, you will be required to complete three sections designed to assess various skills and aptitudes, this also includes a one-way video interview section. (More information on the individual sections will be provided when you receive the link.
The Early Careers team will review the results and successful applicants will be invited to a short telephone call before the assessment day in the local office that you have applied for. We will start sending candidates to the Criteria Corp testing platform towards the end of August, so if you apply over the next few weeks, please bear with us.
We look forward to seeing your potential and wish you the best of luck throughout the application process!
Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to make adjustments to our processes to enable you a fair opportunity to showcase your skills.
Please visit AbilityNet should you benefit from advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Should you require information in a different format, have other accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements or if you find any problems not listed on this page, please contact careers@barnett-waddingham.co.uk or call us on 0333 11 11 222.
Postal applications should be sent to: Resourcing & Talent Acquisition, Barnett Waddingham, St James's House, St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PR
Not quite the right opportunity for you this time?
Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/barnett-waddingham-llp
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
- Please note: This role is for a September 2025 start only. The assessment day will take place on 31 July 2025 in our London office**
- BEFORE APPLYING: Please ensure you are free and available to begin work this September 2025, and are available to attend the assessment day on Thursday 31 July**
Interested in Actuarial Consulting? We've recorded a short video to explain more about the work that we do! https://vimeo.com/1003155654/15ceae161a?share=copy
We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment, and insurance with a team of around 1800 colleagues in nine offices around the UK and we are growing!! We were recognised as being one of the ‘best places to work in the UK’ in 2022 and 2023 and those who join us tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring culture.
We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and building on our culture of doing the right thing. We want everyone at BW to feel they can bring their whole self to work, confident they are included and respected and work together to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.
The Supportive Structure We Have In Place Will Help You Manage Your Work/life Balance, Which Is Why Our Study Support Package And Dedicated Training Team Are Always On Hand For Guidance Throughout Our Graduate Programme And Beyond. Look At What Graduates, Who Recently Joined Us Have To Say
"I joined Barnett Waddingham as part of the graduate intake, and ever since I started at the firm, I have felt a valued member of the team and have been well supported in my work. The company's culture centres around doing the right thing this shines through in the way BW is committed to supporting clients, but also in how BW puts emphasis on staff wellbeing and development."
“When I first joined Barnett Waddingham, what surprised me the most was the extremely generous study package offered to all graduates. There is a wide variety of resources and a personal study mentor ensuring that students have all the materials and the guidance needed to succeed in the IFoA exams. On top of that, graduates have substantial study days to effectively prepare for the exams.”
Sustainability
Our independence means we’re free to think beyond standard environmental, social and governance (ESG) labels and start conversations that consider the full universe of sustainable action.
From holistic data-driven approaches towards impact investing and responsible business strategies, to simpler, everyday improvements that combine social and environmental benefits. We are always looking for new ways to provide and shape a more sustainable future. https://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk/sustainability/
What could you get involved in?
Skills
All of our graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their technical, communication and problem-solving skills. Some of the tasks you can get involved in as a Trainee Consultant working across our Actuarial and Employer Consulting teams include:
- A variety of actuarial services to defined benefit pension schemes, such as:
- actuarial calculations
- processing and validating data for actuarial valuations
- working with consultants to assess the objectives and requirements of clients
- preparing draft client reports and advice
- attending client meetings and taking an active role in presentations
- Supporting our corporate team on a wide range of areas.
- Opportunities to be involved in building up our capabilities in other exciting areas of the firm.
Alongside the on-the-job training you will have full study support comprising of study leave, financial support, and a study mentor – we want you to succeed with us!
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Our current graduate vacancies require aminimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5, (or other equivalent qualifications), we require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
- Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
- Funded training and professional development
- Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
- A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts
Thank you for your interest in our 2025 graduate position! After you submit your CV and complete the job-specific eligibility criteria questions, the early careers team will review your application. Successful candidates will receive an email with a link to the Criteria Corp testing platform. On this platform, you will be required to complete three sections designed to assess various skills and aptitudes, this also includes a one-way video interview section. (More information on the individual sections will be provided when you receive the link.
The Early Careers team will review the results and successful applicants will be invited to a short telephone call before the assessment day in the local office that you have applied for. We will start sending candidates to the Criteria Corp testing platform towards the end of August, so if you apply over the next few weeks, please bear with us.
We look forward to seeing your potential and wish you the best of luck throughout the application process!
Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to make adjustments to our processes to enable you a fair opportunity to showcase your skills.
Please visit AbilityNet should you benefit from advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Should you require information in a different format, have other accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements or if you find any problems not listed on this page, please contact careers@barnett-waddingham.co.uk or call us on 0333 11 11 222.
Postal applications should be sent to: Resourcing & Talent Acquisition, Barnett Waddingham, St James's House, St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PR
Not quite the right opportunity for you this time?
Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/barnett-waddingham-llp
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
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