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  Transformation Manager  

  Pioneer Search

  [permanent] - City of London

  Posted: 30/01/2026

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  Transformation ManagerCity of London | Hybrid £80,000-£90,000A leading... Read More

  Transformation ManagerCity of London | Hybrid
  £80,000-£90,000A leading international specialty insurance organisation is entering a sustained period of business & technology change & is seeking a Transformation Manager for Change to join a newly established internal transformation function.This role is intentionally consultancy aligned & will suit a consulting calibre transformation professional who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working across multiple concurrent initiatives, & wants real ownership of delivery without the intensity of a traditional consulting lifestyle.The roleThe Transformation Manager will operate as an internal consultant, working across the organisation to shape & deliver change initiatives spanning core systems, data, operations, & service models. The role is hands on, delivery focused, & offers a high degree of autonomy.You will work across a broad portfolio of initiatives, balancing structure with pragmatism & operating comfortably in an environment where change is constant.Key responsibilities include:Leading & delivering complex change initiatives across multiple business & technology domainsDesigning & implementing operating & service model change, from early discovery through to delivery & BAU embeddingManaging multiple workstreams in parallel, prioritising effectively & maintaining momentumPartnering closely with senior business & technology stakeholders, influencing direction & challenging constructivelyProviding clear, structured analysis to support decision making & delivery outcomesContributing to the ongoing development of a high performing internal transformation capabilityAbout youStrong background in management consultancy or a consultancy style internal transformation roleProven track record of successfully delivering complex change initiatives, ideally involving large technology or platform implementationsComfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously in fast moving, evolving environmentsConfident operating with senior stakeholders & taking ownership of outcomesStructured, analytical thinker with a pragmatic delivery mindsetInsurance experience is not required.What's on offerOpportunity to step into an internal transformation role with genuine autonomy & visibilityExposure to a wide ranging portfolio of business & technology changeHybrid working with a City of London baseSalary in the region of £80,000-£90,000 depending on experienceA sustainable working environment suited to consultants looking for long term impactInterviews are beginning immediately.
  To apply, please follow the link or contact Alex Holliday at alexh@pioneer-search.com. Apply now Read Less

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  Principal Cloud Engineer - Azure  

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  [fulltime] - London

  Posted: 29/01/2026

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  Principal Cloud Engineer (Azure) - Inside IR35 - InsuranceLocation: Hy... Read More

  Principal Cloud Engineer (Azure) - Inside IR35 - InsuranceLocation: Hybrid - 3 days per week in London
  Duration: 6 months
  Day Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35)
  
  We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Engineer to drive a major cloud transformation programme for a leading specialty insurer. This role blends hands-on Azure engineering (60%) with cloud architecture, strategy, & design (40%), playing a key part in shaping the organisation's long?term cloud vision.As the technical authority on Azure, you will lead the design of cloud architectures, guide strategic decision?making, & steer the delivery of robust, secure, & scalable cloud platforms. While you will collaborate closely with the DevOps team, this role is not focused on CI/CD delivery, instead, you will concentrate on designing the solution, defining the cloud approach, & engineering the core Azure infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine, shape, & implement the organisation's Azure cloud strategy & cloud adoption roadmap.Lead & contribute to the engineering & build-out of Azure infrastructure & cloud-native services.Drive the migration from on?premises to Azure, ensuring secure & scalable architecture.Design high-level & low-level cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with business & technical needs.Act as a key authority on Azure platform design, infrastructure patterns, governance, & best practice.Work across senior business & technical stakeholders to translate requirements into cloud solutions.Guide & advise the DevOps team on cloud standards & architecture where required - but not delivering CI/CD pipelines directly.Provide technical leadership & mentorship to engineering teams, uplifting cloud capability across the organisation.Engineer solutions using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) & relevant automation tooling.Essential Skills & ExperienceExtensive hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, infrastructure build, & cloud solution delivery.Strong design experience across Azure services including Virtual Networks, Landing Zones, Identity, PaaS, Serverless, IaaS, Storage, Security, & Governance.Proven capability in cloud architecture, including designing scalable & secure multi?tier systems.Experience leading cloud transformation programmes or large-scale migrations.Solid understanding of Kubernetes & containerisation within Azure ecosystems (AKS).Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.Ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior business stakeholders.Azure cloud certifications (e.g., AZ?305, AZ?700, AZ?104).Broader architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) desirable. Apply now Read Less

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  2nd Line Support Engineer  

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  [permanent fulltime] - City of London

  Posted: 29/01/2026

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  IT Support Engineer (2nd Line) - Specialty InsuranceUp to £60,000| Lon... Read More

  IT Support Engineer (2nd Line) - Specialty InsuranceUp to £60,000| London | Fulltime on-siteA fast-growing London Market insurer is seeking an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join its high-performing IT team.This is a dynamic environment where technology is central to business delivery, & you will be responsible for providing first-class support across all levels of the organisation.The RoleYou will join a service desk function providing BAU support & project-based assistance. You will be expected to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, & take responsibility for outcomes in a fast-paced environment with high user expectations & regular interaction with senior stakeholders.Key responsibilities include:Providing 2nd line support & acting as an escalation point for complex incidents & technical issuesDelivering high-quality end-user support across all levels of senioritySkilled at confidently troubleshooting & making technical decisions independently, taking full ownership of issues through to resolutionSupporting core technologies including networking & communication toolsSupporting daily-used communication tools including Teams, WebEx & AV meeting room technologyEndpoint & mobile device management (MDM/MAM) using IntuneInvestigating & resolving networking-related issues (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi)Maintaining documentation & contributing to knowledge base & process improvementsProviding regular feedback to the wider IT team & senior stakeholders on incidents, changes & project activitySkills & Experience RequiredProven experience working on a service desk within a fast-paced financial services environment, with strong exposure to 2nd-line support.Strong technical knowledge of: Windows 10/11, O365, Active Directory & Exchange OnlineExperience with Intune / endpoint management & mobile device support (MDM/MAM)Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP & basic networking principlesKnowledge of tools such as TeamViewer, Mimecast & Microsoft AzureExcellent communication skills with a professional & customer-focused approachComfortable working full-time on-site in a fast-paced, professional settingThis role offers a chance to join a rapidly expanding organisation where IT is recognised as a core business enabler, allowing a technically skilled engineer to make a real impact.For a driven support engineer looking to step into or further establish themselves, this represents a strong next career move. Apply now Read Less

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