Head of Pensions Administration Consulting

Salary Description:
£104694 - £118290 per annum
Location Description:
London or Edinburgh with hybrid working
Job Role:
Pensions Administration Manager, Pensions Consultant, Pensions Actuary
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
Unspecified
Posted:
10th November 2026
Recruiter:
Sammons Pensions
Job Ref:
V-139475

An outstanding opportunity to lead the Pensions Administration Consulting team within the Government Actuary's Department (GAD), overseeing a growing team of specialists and helping shape the future of public service pensions administration. 

About the Role 
  • You will provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of government clients 
  • A key aspect of the role is looking beyond the day-to-day operation of pension schemes to understand the wider challenges facing clients, identifying practical solutions and providing advice that supports their strategic, operational and policy objectives You will lead consulting engagements covering areas including administration strategy, governance, data quality, procurement and provider transitions, while helping clients navigate an evolving pensions landscape 
  • Acting as the senior figurehead for the practice, you will also play a leading role in developing and delivering consulting services, driving business growth and building strong, lasting relationships with senior stakeholders across government and the wider pensions industry 
About You 
  • You are an experienced pensions professional with strong leadership credentials and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders 
  • You can translate complex pensions issues into clear, practical advice and have a track record of leading successful teams and client relationships 
We're delighted to be partnering with the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) on this appointment. Contact Sammons Pensions directly for a confidential discussion, further details, or to apply. 

Please quote reference 139475         

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