Actuarial Pensions Director

Location
Scotland
Salary Package
Negotiable
Posted
21st Jan 2026
Consultants
Sarah O'Brien

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

We are working with a well-established UK consultancy to appoint an Actuarial Director into their Scottish pensions team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Actuary who enjoys combining client leadership, people management and business development within a growing and supportive environment.

The firm works predominantly with small to medium sized pension schemes, offering a broad range of actuarial and advisory services. The culture is collaborative, commercially minded and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and staff alike.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading client relationships and shaping the future growth of the pensions practice in Scotland. The position offers real scope to influence strategy, develop people and build a strong personal profile within the market.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic management of a portfolio of DB pension scheme clients, including oversight of delivery, advice and fee agreements

  • Supporting and driving business development activity, including identifying new opportunities and contributing to business planning

  • Line management and development of actuarial staff, including recruitment, performance management and mentoring

About You

You will be an experienced pensions actuary with strong technical credibility and a commercial mindset. You are likely already operating at senior manager or director level, or ready to step up.

You will have:

  • Extensive experience in the UK DB pensions market

  • Ideally Scheme Actuary Certificate

  • Strong awareness of the wider pensions and consulting landscape

  • Proven experience managing and developing people

If you'e an experienced Scheme Actuary looking for a senior leadership role with influence and progression, this is well worth a conversation.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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