Dalriada Trainee​/Graduate

Overview

Our Trainee Development Programme offers a structured and supportive pathway to build a long‑term career in the pensions industry with Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada). We have opportunities available in London, Belfast, Manchester and Glasgow. This programme is open to graduates, as well as individuals in the early stages of their careers who have gained relevant work experience and are looking to progress in the pensions sector.

Dalriada is one of the UK’s largest professional trustee firms, delivering independent trusteeship, governance, administration and pension scheme management services across schemes ranging from £1 million to over £20 billion in assets.

Our approach is collaborative, people‑centred and grounded in integrity. Whether through sole trusteeship, our Dalriada Together model, or pensions management services, we focus on practical, high‑quality outcomes that genuinely make a difference.

At Dalriada, you will join a team that values inclusion, fresh thinking and professional growth. With national scale and strong technical capability, we offer trainees an environment where they can contribute, learn and thrive.

We provide a structured training plan designed to develop your technical knowledge and broader professional competencies. You will gain experience across a variety of pensions‑related work and have the opportunity to undertake relevant professional qualifications, with study time provided.

Working alongside experienced colleagues across our UK offices, you will support clients from diverse sectors while learning core pensions principles, project delivery and relationship‑management skills. As your experience grows, you will take on increased responsibility for technical work and client support.

• Support the delivery of proactive, high‑quality client service.
• Apply critical thinking and creativity to develop solutions tailored to client needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues through written and verbal channels.
• Assist in Trustee meeting preparation, including drafting agendas, collating meeting packs and progressing toward producing increasingly technical minutes.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries, developing confidence in providing clear and accurate information.
• Contribute to financial management activities, including time recording, budget monitoring and billing.
• Work with senior and specialist colleagues to build technical pensions across our services.

• Higher Education qualification or A‑Level or equivalent: grades B or above.
• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including Maths and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of work.
• Good IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Word and Excel, and confidence in learning new systems (training and support provided).
• A demonstrable interest in pensions, financial services or professional services.
• Ability to work at your preferred office location a minimum of two days per week.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to client meetings and other Dalriada offices across the UK, with reasonable adjustments available where required.
• Higher education qualification (or working towards one); and/or relevant experience, internship or placement within professional services, financial services or administrative environments.
• Interest in pursuing pensions‑related or trustee‑related professional qualifications.

• Decisive Action
• Integrity & Values
• Networking
• Clear Communication
• Learning Agility
• Results Focus

• Flexible annual leave
• Flexible working options (onsite and hybrid)
• Income protection and life assurance
• Health cash plan and dental cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket loans
• Charity payroll giving

You will receive structured on‑the‑job training, mentoring from experienced colleagues and clear development pathways across technical and…