Average Actuarial Consultant salary in Manchester

The RoleYou will be joining WTW as a Pension Actuarial Consultant, contributing to our UK Defined Benefit pensions work. We work with a wide range of clients and your work may cover both trustee and corporate assignments. As well as providing advice on regular valuations, accounting, PPF levies, individual calculations, and factor reviews, we often work alongside our clients on innovative, market-leading projects.As a pension actuarial consultant at WTW, you will have opportunities to contribute to varied and interesting projects such as:Integrated risk managementLiability managementGuaranteed minimum pension (GMP) equalisationPlan design strategyAsset and liability modelling and journey planning strategyMergers and acquisitionsYou will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment, actively engaging in team collaboration and building relationships.As a pension actuarial consultant, you will also mentor junior colleagues, developing their skills, while demonstrating strong project management and delegation skills.Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you. The structure is grounded in the trust which we place in all colleagues and has flexibility as its core. Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office, choosing your location to match your plans for each day, for example attending the office for client meetings and personal development. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.QualificationsWhat you’ll bringExperience working as a pension actuary on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.IFoA nearly/newly qualified OR qualified actuary. Strong client-service orientation.Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver impactful client interactions.Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.What we offerEnjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.

IntroductionAt 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.   OverviewWe’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 trusteesLead the delivery of complex expert actuarial projects from strategy through to execution fromProvide expert advice on funding, risk management and pension strategyIdentify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging Gallagher’s broking relationships and wider networkSupport and lead client pitches, contributing to the growth of the practicePlay a central role in shaping and expanding the corporate team, including mentoring and developing more junior colleagues over timeShare your expertise by speaking at industry seminars and representing Gallagher in client meetingsEnsure 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 consultancyStrong track record of managing senior client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environmentsA self-starter who is comfortable operating autonomously and taking full ownership of client outcomesCommercially aware, with an ability to identify and convert business development opportunitiesAble to operate independently, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs with minimal senior supportCollaborative in approach, but confident leading independently when required Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is p

IntroductionAt 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.   OverviewWe’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 trusteesLead the delivery of complex expert actuarial projects from strategy through to execution fromProvide expert advice on funding, risk management and pension strategyIdentify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging Gallagher’s broking relationships and wider networkSupport and lead client pitches, contributing to the growth of the practicePlay a central role in shaping and expanding the corporate team, including mentoring and developing more junior colleagues over timeShare your expertise by speaking at industry seminars and representing Gallagher in client meetingsEnsure 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 consultancyStrong track record of managing senior client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environmentsA self-starter who is comfortable operating autonomously and taking full ownership of client outcomesCommercially aware, with an ability to identify and convert business development opportunitiesAble to operate independently, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs with minimal senior supportCollaborative in approach, but confident leading independently when required Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is p