GAP Consultant

About the role

The Vacancy Our governance, administration and projects (GAP) team sits at the heart of our Actuarial Public practice, working closely with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds and other public sector clients to help them run efficiently, meet regulatory requirements and deliver better outcomes for members. They combine technical pensions knowledge with practical delivery - supporting clients on everything from governance challenges, data improvement, administration transformation and large-scale projects. Their work is varied and impactful, often involving collaboration across actuarial, administration and technology teams to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful change in the public sector pensions landscape.

What will your role look like?

• Supporting LGPS Funds with Administration technical issues and advice on best practice administration.
• Advising funds on complex queries and providing advice in relation to governance best practice, including improving processes and regulatory compliance.

• If you enjoy and have experience of the following, we think you’ll love this opportunity:

  • Have a strong understanding of the LGPS administration technical requirements.
  • Have worked in an LGPS fund or provided consultancy advice to LGPS funds. (Consultancy experience is not essential as training and support is part of our team ethos).
  • Be driven to provide excellent service to clients and stakeholders.
  • Have strong organisational skills with proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise work.
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team, including as a leader.
  • Have excellent attention to detail.
  • Be a proven and effective communicator.
  • Be able to work in partnership with others to establish needs.
  • Have an enthusiasm for keeping up to date with developments in the pensions industry.
  • Have a strong track record of successfully managing a range of projects.

  We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our support.

  In Addition To a Competitive Salary, We Offer

  • A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
  • A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire.
  • Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
  • On site mental health and wellbeing support.

  About Us

  Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment. We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas. Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards. We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions. We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

  Our culture

  We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.

  Job satisfaction

  Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

  Reward and wellbeing

  We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

  Career development

  There is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.