Actuarial Technician Apprentice - Retirement

At WTW, we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our 49,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. By joining our Retirement team, you’ll make an impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team work with some of the largest occupational pension schemes in the UK. Advising on both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes, we tackle complex challenges every day and make a real difference to active and retired employees across the country. Our work is vital and often very high profile. You’ll help us continue to deliver a truly exceptional service to our clients.

At WTW we believe an inclusive culture - where we embrace individual perspectives, experience, insights, and ideas - creates a space where our colleagues are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Providing an inclusive environment where different ideas and perspectives are respected is critical to our ability to transform tomorrows. This makes us stronger. It’s vital to our success as a company. Find out more about our approach to Inclusion and Diversity on our website https://www.wtwco.com/en-gb/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.

Responsibilities:

This apprenticeship is a chance to start building your career while learning on the job. You do not need to have previous office or pensions experience - we will support you as you develop your skills.  Working closely with experienced colleagues in our Reigate Retirement team, you’ll:

• Learn how to use data, maths and technology to help solve real client problems
• Support analysts and consultants with calculations, project work and client advice
• Develop your technical skills step by step, with support from your team, buddy and training provider
• Learn how to use AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency and support analysis
• Build confidence working with colleagues and clients in a professional environment
• Contribute to work that supports pension schemes and the people who rely on them
• Explore different areas of retirement and actuarial work as your knowledge grows
• Join a welcoming community of colleagues in our Reigate office and across WTW

Requirements:

We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated and ready to learn. You’ll be supported throughout the two to three year apprenticeship programme as you build your confidence, knowledge and professional skills. To be considered, you’ll need:

• At least three A-Levels, including a B in Maths
• An interest in working with numbers, problem solving and understanding how data can be used
• A positive attitude to learning new things and asking questions
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work with others as part of a team
• The ability to stay organised, manage your time and balance work with study
• Basic computer skills; some experience of Excel would be helpful, but we will help you develop this further

Alongside the responsibilities of your role, the level 4 apprenticeship programme will include two exams and a portfolio evidencing your work. WTW, together with an approved government training provider, will support you throughout the programme (including the necessary study materials, dedicated study time and access to a tutor).

Further information on the apprenticeship will be provided post offer; however, we encourage you to research the requirements of the apprenticeship standard in advance of your interview https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0004-v2-0 

Successful completion of the apprenticeship can open up a range of career development opportunities, aligned to your skills, experience and interests.

Workstyles:

During your apprenticeship, we expect you to be in the Reigate office a minimum of four days a week to ensure that you receive the benefits of collaborating and learning from colleagues around you. However, we do offer a hybrid working environment at WTW. This means some flexibility to blend working from home and working in the office.

Closing Date: 1st February 2027

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

The Application Process:

Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2: Complete an online assessment and a video interview

Stage 3: Face to face assessment centre where you’ll also meet members of the team

Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

Stage 5: Keeping in touch, including office visit and invitations to social events where you will be able to meet some of your future colleagues.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected]