£42,127 - £51,487, plus benefits including DB Civil Service Pension Scheme
Hybrid working, 3 days/week Canary Wharf London, or Edinburgh offices
Contact us for further information or to apply | pensions@sammons.co.uk 020 7293 7022
We’re delighted to be partnering with the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) on an exciting opportunity within their Pensions Administration Consulting team. This specialist team works with a wide range of public sector clients, supporting some of the UK’s largest pension schemes and helping to strengthen quality assurance and member outcomes.
GAD is a non-ministerial government department, providing actuarial advice, analysis, and modelling to support effective public sector decision-making and financial management. Their work plays a key role in addressing complex pensions and financial challenges across government.
This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects, developing your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful outcomes. As part of their continued growth, we’re now seeking a Pensions Technician to join the team, supporting clients and delivering impactful pensions work at scale.
About the role
This is a varied and technical role where you’ll support consultants and actuaries in delivering high-quality pensions administration advice and project work.
You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders to help resolve complex challenges and improve pension scheme outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Support delivery of pensions advice to public service schemes and clients
- Assist with pensions calculations, data analysis, and technical output
- Contribute to projects such as data quality reviews, scheme transitions, and dashboards readiness
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver work efficiently and to deadlines
- Build and maintain strong relationships with administrators and stakeholders
- Help develop technical materials and client communications
- Ensure all work meets professional standards, quality requirements, and timelines
- Keep up to date with pensions legislation and communicate it clearly to clients
About you
We’re looking for a proactive pensions professional who can quickly add value within a collaborative, client-focused environment.
You will have:
- Experience in pensions administration (ideally DB schemes)
- Good understanding of occupational pensions (public sector knowledge desirable)
- Experience carrying out pensions calculations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
Desirable:
- Knowledge of public service pension schemes
- Industry qualification (e.g. PMI) or working towards
Please quote reference 130392
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