Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Consulting Actuary to join our UK Financial Consulting team, in a highly visible and influential role. This appointment is suited to an individual who is ready to take ownership of client relationships, lead complex projects, and play a key role in growing our corporate actuarial offering.

You'll be at the heart of delivering expert corporate actuarial advice to sponsors of defined benefit pension schemes, helping clients tackle complex challenges with confidence.

There are also opportunities to take on scheme actuary appointments so would be perfectly suited to someone with a scheme actuary certificate looking for a balance of trustee and corporate work (although this is not essential).

This is your chance to make a real difference-enhancing our actuarial consulting practice, driving its growth, and shaping its future success.

We're flexible on location and welcome applications from candidates near our offices in Manchester, London, Ipswich, or Edinburgh .

How you'll make an impact

• Take ownership of key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to sponsors and trustees
• Lead the delivery of complex expert actuarial projects from strategy through to execution from
• Provide expert advice on funding, risk management and pension strategy
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging Gallagher's broking relationships and wider network
• Support and lead client pitches, contributing to the growth of the practice
• Play a central role in shaping and expanding the corporate team, including mentoring and developing more junior colleagues over time
• Share your expertise by speaking at industry seminars and representing Gallagher in client meetings
• Ensure high standards by conducting thorough peer reviews and maintaining compliance

About you

• You're a qualified actuary (FIA/FFA) with a wealth of experience in actuarial consultancy
• Strong track record of managing senior client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments
• A self-starter who is comfortable operating autonomously and taking full ownership of client outcomes
• Commercially aware, with an ability to identify and convert business development opportunities
• Able to operate independently, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs with minimal senior support
• Collaborative in approach, but confident leading independently when required

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)