Job Description
Principal (Senior Consulting Actuary) role at Barnett Waddingham. Following the recent opening of our new modern Edinburgh office and the appointment of our new Actuarial Consulting Partner for Edinburgh, we have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a Principal, Senior Consulting Actuary (hybrid working). We are looking for a senior player in the market to join us at Principal level (with a next step progression route to Partner) to help drive forward the success of our growing actuarial team and expand our Edinburgh office.
Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments
Managing client relationships
Meeting with clients and prospects
Monitoring fee recovery rates
Managing the team and checking work to ensure high quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes
Taking ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed
Assisting with the training, coaching and development of the team and acting as a mentor to actuarial staff
Supporting with recruiting activity and interviewing
Developing relationships with potential new clients through networking
Helping prepare new business tenders and presenting our services at new business pitches as required
Identifying new ways the firm (including other practice areas) can support our clients
Seeking ways to promote the brand and profile of the Firm e.g. external talks or seminars
Qualifications
Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards - or equivalent
Proven experience across a wide range of Trustee consulting and management responsibilities
Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent
Benefits
Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.
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Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you reasonable adjustments could support you, or if you would like more information on accessibility, please click here
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 21, 2025
Job Type:
Consulting
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
Barnett Waddingham
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