Pensions Consultant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Pensions Consultancy DB/DC pensions APMI qualification Client Management Communication Excel Word PowerPoint

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a proactive, organised Pensions Consultant to join a highly regarded national pensions team. If you enjoy variety, supporting people, and being part of a collaborative group, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

About the Team

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s leading pensions practices — a friendly, down to earth team of around 90 specialists working across multiple UK offices. The team is consistently recognised in top legal directories and works with:

  • Trustees
  • Global corporates
  • Public authorities
  • Pension providers
  • Financial institutions

The work includes major scheme projects, advising a significant proportion of the UK’s authorised DC master trusts, and supporting clients on multi-billion-pound derisking transactions.

What You’ll Do

This role suits someone who enjoys being the organised, steady presence that keeps everything running smoothly. You’ll be involved in:

  • Managing routine client queries
  • Keeping client documentation up to date
  • Drafting clear, professional correspondence
  • Supporting project plans and timelines
  • Assisting with billing and fee documents
  • Coordinating meetings, diaries, travel and logistics
  • Preparing meeting papers and liaising with advisers
  • Conducting research and supporting knowledge projects
  • Helping deliver training materials and client content
  • Managing scheme returns and regulatory submissions
  • Supporting business development activities

Your work will help the team deliver a seamless, high-quality service.

About You

You will:

  • Possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in pension consutancy envirornment
  • Good knowledge of UK DB/DC pensions
  • Have (or want to work towards) an APMI qualification
  • Enjoy working collaboratively
  • Communicate clearly and confidently
  • Are comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document systems
  • Have strong attention to detail
  • Can manage competing deadlines calmly
  • Are proactive, adaptable and happy working independently when needed
  • Enjoy improving processes and finding better ways of working

What’s on Offer

A genuinely friendly, supportive team

Structured training and ongoing development

Early responsibility and direct client exposure

Opportunities to work on high-profile pensions matters shaping the industry

Inclusion & Belonging

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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