Actuarial Internship

Section: Graduate, Apprentice - and Internship Programmes

First Actuarial has been around since 2004, when a small group of like-minded actuaries came together to bring fresh thinking to pensions consultancy. More than two decades later, our strong growth path has continued year on year, and we now employ over 500 people across seven locations.

First Actuarial is owned by Gallagher, one of the world’s leading insurance brokers, risk management and consulting firms. First Actuarial forms part of Gallagher’s UK Benefits & HR Consulting division (GBS UK).

GBS UK is a leading provider in the pensions consultancy market, offering a full end-to-end retirement proposition, including actuarial and investment consulting, risk transfer, pensions administration and retirement communications. With experts positioned across all regions, we support pension schemes of all sizes across the full range of solutions.

First Actuarial operates nationally with more than 550 colleagues across seven UK offices. Our focus is on delivering high-quality advice and service at a fair and transparent level of fees.

As we develop our business, opportunities for our people grow. Our Basingstoke, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Tonbridge, and London offices provide supportive work environments where everyone can make a difference. We enjoy work and celebrate our successes. And we provide support and helpful feedback, so we all learn and improve.

We love numbers, but we love people more. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance have always been core values. Beyond the firm, we’re known for our integrity. We’re happy to challenge conventional thinking and speak up. Our pioneering work is set to transform the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.

We run a 4-8 weeks paid summer internship programme that offers great training and work experience allowing you to get a good understanding of the role of a future Actuary. You will learn how our firm operates and get to meet colleagues from across the firm, including our Partners. You will have a dedicated learning buddy to support your internship.

For 2026, we have internship opportunities in our Tonbridge and Manchester office.

All our interns are welcomed into a stimulating work environment, working with professionals from diverse backgrounds in friendly and close‑knit teams.

Actuaries use numeracy skills to help pension scheme trustees and employers manage their pension schemes. We grapple with huge uncertainties like inflation and manage the risks that can damage people’s lives.

Although it sounds like a cliché, no two days will be the same. As an actuarial intern, you’ll be working with a range of clients – both for‑profit and not‑for‑profit – on actuarial calculations, models and client communications.

We’re looking for individuals in their penultimate year of study, with first‑rate numerical skills and a strong academic performance. You should have at least a predicted 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline, as well as the following skills:

• Communication – A flair for communication, able to express complicated ideas clearly and to evolve your communication style as you get to know clients
• Strength of character – A can‑do approach to problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills with colleagues and clients.
• Self‑discipline – Determination and motivation to combine full‑time work and study Problem solving
• An agile mind able to consider challenges from different angles.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. This opening may be closed early should the position be filled.