Harrison Holgate

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) - Bristol (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite) £50,000 - £60,000I'm currently partnering with a well-established and growing software business operating within the insurance sector. The business is investing heavily in its cloud infrastructure and information security capabilities. As a result, they are looking to hire a Cloud Engineer to take ownership of their AWS environment in a newly created, standalone DevOps/Cloud position.This is a hands-on role suited to someone senior enough to work independently, drive improvements, and take full responsibility for the design, security, optimisation, and ongoing management of the cloud estate. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and maintain secure, scalable AWS infrastructure Manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS (Aurora MySQL), VPC and Lambda Implement infrastructure automation and support CI/CD pipeline improvements Monitor system performance using CloudWatch and optimise resource utilisation and cost Lead on IAM management and cloud security best practices Support potential cloud-to-cloud or infrastructure migration initiatives Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor performance and enterprise client requirements Act as the primary cloud and DevOps specialist within the technology team What They Are Looking For 5+ years' experience managing AWS cloud environments Strong hands-on AWS infrastructure knowledge with the ability to operate autonomously Experience with automation and CI/CD (Azure DevOps knowledge beneficial) Solid understanding of cloud security principles, ideally including exposure to CSA CCM and OWASP best practices Experience working within Windows environments (IIS via AWS AMIs) Database management and optimisation experience (Aurora RDS / MySQL preferred) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience supporting or delivering cloud migration projects is highly desirable Insurance or InsurTech experience is advantageous but not essential The role is based in central Bristol, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.For a confidential discussion, please contact:? ?

A leading specialty insurer based in London is seeking an experienced IT Systems Analyst to join their IT team on a contract basis.This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where technology plays a central role in delivering business success.You will support the Director of IT in managing relationships with the company's IT managed service provider and other technology vendors, ensuring all IT platforms, applications, and production environments are secure, well-supported, and effectively maintained.This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft enterprise suite administration-including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Purview, Intune, Azure, and Office 365-as well as third-party tool administration.Key Responsibilities Oversee and maintain core IT systems, ensuring stability, security, and compliance. Manage relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and other technology vendors. Administer and support Microsoft platforms and enterprise tools. Troubleshoot Windows operating systems and Microsoft applications. Support cloud-based solutions, including SaaS applications and integration technologies. Assist with cybersecurity controls, vulnerability assessments, compliance auditing, and security operations. Provide clear, non-technical explanations of IT concepts to colleagues across the business.Key Requirements 5+ years' IT experience in financial services (insurance highly preferred). Strong system administration and technical support skills, particularly in Microsoft platform management. Experience with vendor management and MSP oversight. Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proactive, adaptable approach with a desire to learn in a fast-changing environment. Work Arrangement 4 days in the London office, 1 day working from home each week.

Business Development Manager - Leeds Overview We are supporting a high-growth specialty MGA as it builds out its regional trading presence in the North. As part of this investment, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to take ownership of the Leeds broker market and help drive the next phase of growth.This is a rare opportunity to join a business that is combining the agility of an MGA with strong underwriting capacity and long-term ambition. You will be instrumental in establishing and growing a Leeds presence, working closely with senior trading underwriters across a broad commercial product set. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the Leeds broker market, building strong, visible relationships Generate and manage a sustainable pipeline of new business across Commercial Combined, PI, D&O and Real Estate Work closely with trading underwriters to convert opportunities into profitable income Deliver regular face-to-face broker meetings and account reviews Represent the business at market events and within the local broker community Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting through CRM What We're Looking For Proven BDM or sales professional within commercial insurance or an MGA environment Strong, established relationships with Leeds-based brokers A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a market presence Experience selling commercial lines and non-e-traded business Comfortable operating independently in a regional role Why Apply? This is a genuine build-from-the-ground-up opportunity in a well-backed MGA with significant growth plans and a strong underwriting platform.If you want to take ownership of a key regional market and be part of something being built rather than inherited, we would love to speak with you.Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

A leading specialty insurer is seeking an experienced IT Systems Analyst to join their IT team in London. This role involves supporting the Director of IT in managing vendor relationships and ensuring the security and maintenance of IT platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT experience, particularly in financial services, with strong skills in Microsoft enterprise suite administration. A proactive and adaptable approach is essential in this dynamic environment.

Project Management, IT, Change & Transformation London Reference: HH/RF-13726 A leading specialty insurer based in London is seeking an experienced IT Systems Analyst to join their IT team. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where technology plays a central role in delivering business success. You will support the Director of IT in managing relationships with the company's IT managed service provider and other technology vendors, ensuring all IT platforms, applications, and production environments are secure, well-supported, and effectively maintained. This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft enterprise suite administration-including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Purview, Intune, Azure, and Office 365-as well as third-party tool administration. Key Requirements 5+ years' IT experience in financial services (insurance preferred). Strong system administration and technical support skills, particularly in Microsoft platform management. Experience with vendor management and MSP oversight. Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proactive, adaptable approach with a desire to learn in a fast-changing environment. As true market specialists we work in partnership with our candidates and clients, delivering unrivalled market knowledge and insight. Driven by our passion to become the partner of choice we offer tailored advice and guidance

Technical Team Lead - Insurance - Remote/UKMy client, a leading insurance business are looking for a Technical Team Lead, to join their team and play a key role in shaping how their systems support the business. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you'll combine technical expertise with project leadership to improve efficiency, support innovation, and enable smarter ways of working across multiple platforms.What You'll Do Act as a technical subject matter expert and trusted escalation point for core platforms. Lead requirements gathering, configuration, and user acceptance testing for new features and system rollouts. Translate business needs into system capabilities that drive efficiency and scalability. Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver seamless solutions. Mentor and support colleagues, building technical capability and confidence across the business. Take ownership of key projects, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping outcomes. What We're Looking For Strong technical background with experience in system configuration, testing, and optimisation. Solid understanding of insurance systems (broking, onboarding, and ancillary platforms). Proven ability to collaborate across teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders. Confidence to lead initiatives and drive change without direct line management. Excellent communication skills with a talent for training and knowledge-sharing.

Are you interested in working as a Data Transformation & Change Analyst for leading Reinsurance company?An International Reinsurance company is currently looking for a Data Transformation & Change Analyst to support their new data systems.Data Transformation AnalystLeading Reinsurance CompanyHybrid WorkingSalary - £80-90k + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsWould you like to join a successful Reinsurance company and be a part of the next stage of their transformation and change journey? The candidate for this role must have a strong background and track record in previous data transformation & change projects.Experience in reporting and communicating directly with other senior stakeholders and upper levels of company leadership will be an essential requirement for proving the necessary levels of experience required for this role. Previous business change & gathering requirement projects will be essential. Experience of working closely with technical teams, user groups, internal and external partners will be a huge element of the role with experience of data usage is another must have.The candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable working independently from others. They must also have the motivation to proactively engage with the CFO and managing directors to explain projections and discuss changes. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a fantastic team and company culture as they continue their long term transformation journey.If you are interested in finding out more please drop me an email or give me a call and we can arrange a time to speak.