Projects Actuary

Job role: Projects Actuary

Salary: £85,000 – £110,000 + 10% performance bonus

Working location: Hybrid – 1 to 2 days a month in our Milton Keynes office

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Job summary:

Are you an experienced actuary with a passion for communication and collaboration? At NHBC, we’re raising standards in house building and protecting homeowners – and we need someone like you to help embed actuarial insight across our business. You’ll play a key role in connecting actuarial thinking with wider project work, ensuring our data, risks, and requirements are front and centre in strategic delivery. If you’re ready to make an impact where it matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Represent the Actuarial team across key projects, from pricing to climate risk
• Translate actuarial data needs and insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Drive delivery of actuarial inputs across cross-functional workstreams
• Collaborate on data transformation and regulatory initiatives
• Support improvements in actuarial processes and documentation
• Act as a key voice on climate risk – tracking regulatory developments and driving action

What we’re looking for

• Professionally qualified actuary (FIA/AIA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in Pricing, Reserving or Actuarial Data Management
• Comfortable representing actuarial insights in project environments
• Confident communicator – able to explain technical ideas to all kinds of audiences
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Skilled at building relationships and working across Finance, Underwriting, and IT
• A proactive mindset, with experience influencing project outcomes

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

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