Graduate Trainee Actuary

Notjustlabcoats; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Graduate Trainee Actuary in York. This role offers a competitive salary up to £31k per annum and supports professional development with a structured training program. Successful candidates will work closely with actuaries to advise on pension consulting. Ideal for graduates with a numerate degree and strong mathematics background. Additional benefits include 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fully supported study program

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Social events

Qualifications

• Graduate with a numerate degree, ready to study for professional qualifications.
• Permission to work in the UK required by employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Undertake actuarial calculations to support decision-making.
• Provide support to Scheme Actuaries.
• Work with teams to enhance services provided.

Skills

Actuarial calculations

Understanding of legislation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2.1 or above

A' level in Maths at Grade B

Job description

Broadstone have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Actuary to join the team.

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Location: York, YO24 3BW

Salary: Up to £31k per annum

Start date: September 2026

Who are we?

Broadstone is a thriving consultancy offering a wide range of services in pensions, investments, and employee benefits. Established in 1989, the business has grown from a small team to a workforce of over 800, brought together by a desire to provide a personal, expert service to all who put their faith in us. We take pride in assisting small and medium sized pension schemes who lack the time or resources to address increasingly challenging issues themselves.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and drive us forward every day. We strive to attract, develop, and retain high quality talent to work together to provide the best possible client outcomes. Our team feel empowered to share ideas to continuously improve our business. The impressive results of both client and staff surveys are a source of great pride.

Broadstone promotes an inclusive working environment and recruitment process, valuing diversity, equity and inclusion based on age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments.

We operate out of 12 regional hubs stretching from London to Glasgow.

Why work for us?

We are committed to support you in your pursuit of professional qualifications through a generous study package. You would work within a friendly, supportive environment and quickly become an integral and valuable part of our actuarial team. Your training would follow a structured programme and be both fulfilling and varied with no two days being the same. This variety would afford your insight into the different roles available to you as your career progresses. Whatever your preference, you will be encouraged and empowered to achieve your ambitions.

Trainee Actuary – The Role:

Due to our continued expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Actuary to commence Autumn 2026. The successful candidate will work directly with experienced actuaries and consultants helping to advise our trustee and corporate clients in all areas of pension consulting.

Trainee Actuary – Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking actuarial calculations and draft communications to support corporate and trustee decision making in the management of pension schemes
• Developing an understanding of legislation and other obligations relevant to our clients
• Providing support to Scheme Actuaries in all aspects of the Scheme Actuary role
• Working with other teams within Broadstone to help optimise and enhance services provided by us to our clients

Trainee Actuary – You:

• Graduate with a 2.1 or above at bachelor’s degree level (numerate degree preferable)
• An A' level (or equivalent) at Grade B or above in Maths
• You will be ready to start studying towards your professional qualifications
• The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK

Trainee Actuary – Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option of buying more)
• Fully supported study program
• Generous pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Additional optional benefits to best suit your lifestyle
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities

To apply for this exciting opportunity, click ‘apply’ now. Your application should include a supporting statement detailing your interest in the role and your relevant skills and experience.

Please note: We value original applications and therefore request that you do not use AI tools, except for grammar and spell checking. AI may not show your true abilities, which will be tested during an assessment centre.

Broadstone reserves the right to close our vacancies early and will endeavour to respond to all applicants. However, if for any reason you have not heard back within 28 days of applying, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.