Pensions Consultant, Assistant Manager – Consulting Team

Isio's Pensions Consulting Team, part of our wider Actuarial & Consulting team of over 400 pensions consultants and actuaries advising a diverse range of clients and stakeholders across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, is a group of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative, best practice solutions for each client's pension needs.

Our consultants take a lead role in providing strategic advice and best practice governance to clients regarding their pension schemes, helping them navigate the complex world of pension regulations and operations.

We work with Trustee boards and companies so that they do not have to worry about the day to day running of the scheme and use our project management skills to ensure projects run smoothly and on time, co-ordinating different advisors and parties so that everyone is part of one team. Communication is key to establishing trusted relationships with our clients and the members that they represent.

What does the role entail?

As a challenger in the industry, we are looking for individuals with sound pensions consulting and technical skills, governance experience, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team.

Day to day you will be:

Supporting in the delivery of advice to clients – this may include managing key client projects directly and supporting our wider teams to deliver to our clients.
As well as being involved in the technical aspects of projects, this will also involve working with clients directly, working as part of a team and supporting those around you.
Assisting in the development of new business, both with existing and new clients.

As part of your role, there will be a wide range of opportunities to get involved in a lot of different areas of pensions consulting and have access to a wide range of clients within the Consulting Team.

Whatever you’re looking for, we can build a role to suit you and help you develop.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for new colleagues with the following skills and expertise – but, please do apply if you don’t hit every requirement and still think you would be great for the role. Our business is better with a diverse range of experience, so we’ll consider each application on its own merits.

Experience – you may currently be a pensions consultant, secretary or in-house pensions manager with past relevant industry experience – actuarial / PMI qualifications useful but not necessary.
A great communicator – someone who can explain complex problems in a simple way to help everyone around the table understand.
Enthusiasm and motivation - a great deal of desire to solving problems and delivering excellent advice.
Strong project management and client delivery skills – especially when balancing multiple demands.
A great team worker – keen to support your colleagues.
Commercial skills – a desire to help us develop our business and look for new opportunities.

Where is the role?

We can offer a range of locations for you to choose from – Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Reading.

We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between office, client site and at home.

As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees – both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events.

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team.  We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.

Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services.

Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.

Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us hrrecruitment@ISIO.com

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