Actuarial Director (Pensions)
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Salary Package
- £80000 - £140000 per annum
- Posted
- 19th Jan 2026
- Consultants
- Sarah O'Brien
Actuarial Director - Pensions (DB)
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Manchester
An established and growing consultancy is looking to appoint an Actuarial Director to join its pensions team in Scotland or Manchester. This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced Scheme Actuary who enjoys combining high-quality client work with people leadership and business development.
The role
You will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of DB pension scheme clients, acting as a trusted adviser and overseeing delivery across a broad range of actuarial services. Alongside client work, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, developing new business and supporting the growth of the team.
There is genuine scope here to influence how the practice develops, with clear recognition for contribution and the opportunity for further progression.
Key responsibilities
Strategic oversight of client relationships, including delivery, advice and fee agreements
Acting as Scheme Actuary and senior adviser to a range of DB pension schemes
Supporting and driving business development activity and growth plans
Leading, mentoring and developing actuarial staff, including involvement in recruitment
Contributing to wider practice and service development initiatives
About you
FIA with strong experience in the UK DB pensions market
Ideally holder of a Scheme Actuary Practising Certificate
Comfortable operating at senior client and trustee level
Proven people management experience
Commercially aware, with a good understanding of the wider pensions landscape
What's on offer
Competitive salary and bonus potential
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
Private medical cover, life assurance and income protection
Generous pension arrangements
Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
A collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on staff development
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sarah O'Brien
Senior Consultant