Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead

Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead Location: London (Hybrid Working) Travel: Occasional travel to London, Essex and South Coast  Salary: Competitive + Benefits A leading and rapidly evolving insurance group is investing heavily in its technology and digital capabilities, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead to join the business during a period of transformation and growth. Reporting into senior technology leadership, this role will take responsibility for the ongoing development, optimisation and governance of the organisation's Azure cloud platform whilst helping oversee critical technology operations across a multi-site environment. This position would suit somebody who enjoys remaining hands-on technically whilst also influencing technology strategy, architecture decisions and operational best practice. Key Responsibilities Cloud Engineering & Architecture Own the design, management and continuous improvement of the Azure cloud estate Develop cloud architecture standards, governance frameworks and engineering best practices Lead cloud modernisation, optimisation and migration initiatives Improve scalability, resilience, performance and security across cloud platforms Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code adoption where appropriate Act as the escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure and platform issues Collaborate with technology teams to support business and application transformation initiatives Technology Operations Provide leadership across technology operations and support functions Ensure service levels are maintained through effective supplier and vendor management Manage relationships with third-party infrastructure, cloud and support providers Review and enhance operational processes, support models and service delivery performance Support operational resilience, availability and business continuity objectives Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders Influence technology roadmaps and investment decisions Support future technology growth initiatives across Cloud, Data, Digital Engineering and Delivery functions Experience Required Proven Azure Cloud Engineering experience Strong Azure Architecture and cloud design capability Experience designing, building and improving Azure environments at scale Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, identity and governance Experience with cloud automation and modern engineering practices Strong supplier and vendor management experience Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience Leadership of IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Desk functions Exposure to insurance, financial services or regulated environments Experience supporting geographically distributed businesses Knowledge of operational resilience, security and compliance frameworks Working Pattern Hybrid working with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office. The role will also involve periodic travel to regional locations, including Essex, South Coast and possibly further location. PLease note regional office visits form part of the office attendance expectation and are not additional travel requirements. Why Join? This is an opportunity to become a key figure within a business that is actively investing in technology. You'll have the platform to influence cloud strategy, shape operational capability and play a leading role in the organisation's next phase of digital growth. If you have the above and are keen to hear more then please apply for immediate consideration!

Head of Risk  Liverpool (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary £DOE + Bonus + Benefits A leading UK regulated financial services and insurance business is seeking a Head of Risk to lead and further develop its Group-wide risk and governance framework. This is a high-profile leadership role, offering direct exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders and the opportunity to shape risk strategy across a growing organisation. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the risk management framework, embedding best practice risk governance and supporting the business in achieving its strategic objectives. The role covers a broad remit including: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Appetite Frameworks Governance and Board Reporting Operational Resilience Third Party & Supplier Risk Management Risk Event & Incident Management Financial Crime Oversight Regulatory Risk Risk Systems & MI Development You will work closely with business leaders across the organisation to identify, assess and manage key risks whilst continuing to strengthen risk culture and governance arrangements. Key Responsibilities Lead the ongoing development and maturity of the Group risk framework. Own and maintain risk registers, risk appetite and risk reporting. Deliver insightful reporting to Executive Committees and Boards. Drive operational resilience strategy and testing programmes. Oversee third-party, supplier and outsourcing risk frameworks. Lead risk assessments across business functions. Support the implementation and utilisation of risk management systems. Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation. Provide pragmatic risk advice to senior stakeholders and business leaders. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who possess: Significant risk management experience within a regulated insurance or financial services environment. Experience operating at Head of Risk, Senior Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Manager or similar level. Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements and governance frameworks. Experience building, enhancing or embedding enterprise risk frameworks. Board and Executive Committee reporting experience. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Operational resilience and risk governance expertise. Why Apply? Strategic leadership position with significant visibility. Broad enterprise-wide remit. Opportunity to shape and influence risk strategy. Growing and ambitious organisation. Hybrid working model with Liverpool base. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Delegated Authority Specialist A fantastic opportunity to join a growing Delegated Authority function within a major London Market insurance business. Two permanent positions are available for individuals with a good amount of DA experience who are ready to take on broader responsibility across the delegated lifecycle. The team is looking for people who can bring both technical DA knowledge and a wider understanding of the London Market. Experience within a business operating across both company and syndicate platforms would be particularly valuable. Portfolio management experience will also be considered. This is a great opportunity to join a developing function with strong exposure to underwriting and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: • Supporting the onboarding and ongoing oversight of Delegated Authority arrangements. • Managing activity across the full lifecycle including renewals and offboarding. • Working closely with Underwriters to support new delegated arrangements and existing business. • Supporting the oversight of governance and control requirements across the DUA portfolio. • Identifying process gaps and supporting improvements across the function. • Producing management information and reporting for senior stakeholders. • Supporting the development of dashboards and improved reporting. • Managing issues through to resolution while maintaining strong oversight of risk and controls. • Working closely with Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Compliance and wider operational teams. • Contributing to projects focused on improving systems and the overall Delegated Authority framework. Experience you’ll need: • Around 2 to 3 years+ of Delegated Authority experience. • Experience within the London Market or wider commercial insurance market. • Exposure to both company and Lloyd’s syndicate business would be highly desirable. • Portfolio management experience will also be considered. • Good understanding of the Delegated Authority lifecycle. • Strong stakeholder management skills. • Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their DA experience and join a team with ambitious plans for growth. Candidates currently working on a fixed term contract who are looking to move into a permanent position will also be considered.