Lead Actuary

Job summary

The Lead Actuary is a senior technical and professional leadership role within the Strategic Value Unit, working across the integrated Strategic Value Unit and Population Health Unit. The postholder will lead the actuarial discipline and ensure actuarial methods inform strategic commissioning, population health management, evaluation, financial planning and stewardship of ICB resources.

The role will use actuarial analysis to understand future population need, demand, utilisation, outcomes, expenditure and financial risk. Working within a multidisciplinary decision intelligence function, the postholder will translate this evidence into practical recommendations for strategic planning, commissioning, payment and risk arrangements.

Proposed Interview Dates: 19th - 20th November Main duties of the jobThe postholder will lead actuarial work from problem definition and data specification through modelling, assurance, interpretation and implementation. They will select proportionate methods and provide technical assurance for high-impact forecasts, risk analyses and financial models.

The role will:provide professional leadership and lead actuarial programmes supporting ICB priorities;apply actuarial forecasting, risk, scenario and financial modelling to population need, demand, utilisation, expenditure and sustainability;advise on population-based budgets, payment and risk-sharing arrangements;set standards for modelling, assumptions, documentation, validation and technical assurance;integrate actuarial evidence with wider evidence to inform recommendations, implementation and monitoring;build organisational capability through line management, coaching and shared methods and resources.

About us We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details Date posted
23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
644-CE116

Job locations

Gemini House

ElyCB7 4EA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

A. Professional leadership and strategy Lead the actuarial discipline within the Strategic Value Unit, setting its direction and aligning the work programme and capability with ICB priorities. Identify where actuarial methods can improve strategic and commissioning decisions and advocate…