Job Description

Details

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Reference number

433232

Salary

36,579 - 46,761
External applicants will start on the pay band minimum for the role appointed to, unless they can prove they have exceptional skills in line with the requirements of the role. Internal applicants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 5% of existing salary. Standard pay rules apply for existing civil servants.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
Junior Trainee Actuary

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

GAD - Analytical Solutions Team

Type of role

Analytical


Risk Management

Statistics

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

6

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU

About the job

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Job summary

Can you solve the puzzles of government?

Can you be the architect of a better tomorrow?

If you enjoy applying statistical theories to assess risks and estimate the odds of future outcomes--and have a passion for presenting your findings--a rewarding career as a Graduate Trainee Actuary in the heart of government could be the perfect fit for you!

About us

The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) are at the centre of actuarial expertise within government. Actuaries help people better understand and quantify risk and uncertainty. At GAD, we use these skills to be the bold and trusted partners of government on risk and finance; enhancing decision making for lasting benefits to society. We enable government to better understand and quantify risk and uncertainty and in turn help shape better outcomes for the UK public. We do this on our core work by diving into client challenges and ensuring our advice enables success. We identify critical challenges to co-create solutions with our partners so that actuarial expertise can have more impact on significant policy initiatives.



We are an inclusive organisation that values the unique perspectives and strengths of a diverse team, supported through our staff networks and active Diversity and Inclusion strategy, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our analytical team, where your contributions will be valued, and your voice heard.

Job description

Why Choose a Graduate Trainee Actuary role with GAD?

At GAD, the demand for actuarial expertise is growing as the world becomes increasingly complex. To meet the challenges of the future, you are equipped to work across diverse areas, offering flexibility and opportunities to expand your skills. We are committed to supporting your development so you can thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. We embrace innovation at all levels so fresh approaches can deliver better client outcomes.


Our Graduate Trainee Actuary program is designed to help you reach your full potential as a trusted expert within the heart of government. We offer generous support for your actuarial exams, along with opportunities to develop your consultancy skills in a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters growth and empowers you to succeed.


As a Graduate Trainee Actuary in GAD, our structured rotation program will provide the opportunity to develop both your technical and consulting skills. You'll strengthen your communication, client engagement, and project management abilities, while deepening your understanding of essential actuarial and analytical techniques within a supportive environment.


To further this development, we encourage our Graduate Trainees to undertake secondment opportunities and work directly with clients and colleagues in major government departments.

Person specification

As a Graduate Trainee Actuary, you'll play a crucial role at GAD by collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to produce high quality, impactful advice and analysis for government.


This will include actuarial advice across government in a wide range of areas including:

applying actuarial and modern data science techniques to allow government to better understand and manage risks for important policies affecting the entire UK. managing costs and risks across the public service workforce, including the design and operation of public service pension schemes. understanding insurance risks and costs affecting government, including clinical negligence in the NHS. delivering bespoke advice on financial and demographic risks facing government, including social security benefits.

Our aim is to integrate analytical and actuarial techniques into government operations to enhance decision making and improve outcomes for both decision-makers and the public.


We're dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative solutions and our typical areas of our work include the effective management of social security, pensions and risk-pooling arrangements, as well as bespoke advice including disaster risk protection.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Working Together Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Achieved or on target to achieve a 2:2 or above in a degree with a high mathematical content.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 36,579, Government Actuary's Department contributes 10,596 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As well as competitive salaries, we offer a substantial package of benefits:



Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day-to-day work. 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service. In addition, we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 5 days of paid volunteering leave Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access to employee assistance programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice. The opportunity to join a trade union. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. Salary advances for travel costs, including annual season tickets and cycle-to-work schemes. Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice. Complimentary BUPA health check.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.
Application deadline: 2355 hrs on 23 November 2025

Assessment Centre

Dates: w/c 26 January 2026

Location: Canary Wharf - London

Process

Please apply via the recruitment portal below. The selection process will consist of an online application form, online assessment, video interview and in person assessment centre in London to be held week commencing Monday 26 January 2026.



Please DO NOT email your CV as shortlisting will be carried out based on information provided in your application form only.


Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the . Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. The desirable criteria will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process, but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates. Behaviours will be assessed at sift and interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).



A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.


Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : gad@earlytalent.careers Telephone : 02030073597
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Recruitment team

Email : gad@earlytalent.careers

Further information

The Government Actuary's Department's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/ If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting recruitment@gad.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioners.


https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department