At a Glance
- Tasks: Support LGPS funds with governance and administration challenges while delivering top-notch consultancy.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the Actuarial Public practice with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, hybrid working, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public sector pensions and enhance your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of LGPS and experience in consultancy or fund administration.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a GAP Consultant to join this team and support our clients to meet the technical administration and ‘fit for the future’ governance challenges of the LGPS.
What will your role look like?
As a GAP Consultant you’ll collaborate with other specialist consultants in your area, along with Actuarial and Investment colleagues across our wider firm to develop and deliver first‑class advice to our clients, who are predominantly local authorities administering the LGPS but may also be Scheme Employers and Asset Pools.
Key responsibilities
- Support LGPS Funds with administration technical issues and advice on best practice administration.
- Advise funds on complex queries and provide governance best‑practice advice, including improving processes and regulatory compliance.
- Lead administration and governance reviews and policy drafting.
- Lead training and coaching of staff internally and for clients.
- Possibly manage line‑level responsibilities, reviewing work of others, managing workflow and reporting on progress against targets and liaising with clients on queries.
- Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of the firm’s products and services.
- Adhere to the firm’s Information Security standards, policies and procedures.
- Deliver client work to budget and to a high professional standard, ensuring all correct processes are followed.
What you’ll need
- Strong understanding of the LGPS administration technical requirements.
- Experience working in an LGPS fund or providing consultancy advice to LGPS funds.
- Drive to provide excellent service to clients and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise work.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including as a leader.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work in partnership with others to establish needs.
- Enthusiasm for keeping up to date with developments in the pensions industry.
- Strong track record of successfully managing a range of projects.
Benefits
- A flexible selection of employee benefits to match your lifestyle and needs.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
- Commitment to helping you develop personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award‑winning learning portal.
- Regular social activities, plus three days paid volunteering leave each year and an additional day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
- On‑site mental health and wellbeing support.
Location & Working
The successful candidate will be based in either our Glasgow or London office. We offer hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in modern office environments.
Inclusion & Equality
We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background.
GAP Consultant employer: Hymans Robertson
As a GAP Consultant, you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment that values your ideas and encourages professional growth. With flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, access to an award-winning learning portal, and a commitment to inclusivity, our Glasgow and London offices offer a modern workspace that balances the advantages of hybrid working with opportunities for meaningful engagement with colleagues. Join us to make a real impact in the public sector while enjoying a fulfilling career.
