Insurance Operations Support Technician

Location: Central London Office

Employment Type: Full-Time, 4 Day Working from Office 1 Day from home – Hybrid Working

Salary: 40K – 60K (DOE) + Benefits

About Us:
Our fast-growing MGA scale-up is building something exceptional in the heart of Central London. And they’re looking for an Operations Support Technician to be part of it. If you’re passionate about delegated underwriting authority (DUA), binding authority, and expert bordereaux management whilst thriving in a cooperative, hands-on environment working closely with third parties, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role:
As an Operations Support Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate configuration of binding agreements and associated bordereaux into our binder management system. You will manage relationships with cover holders and third-party providers, oversee bordereaux processing, and work closely with internal teams to maintain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and configure risk, premium, and claims data in the system.
• Set up binders and bordereaux accurately and on time.
• Work with coverholders and claims teams to fix any data issues.
• Oversee third-party bordereaux processing and step in when needed.
• Match bordereaux entries to cash and premium records.
• Support credit control and help with compliance checks.
• Help prepare for meetings with coverholders and claims administrators.
• Assist with reinsurance transaction processing when required.
• Keep binder management processes up to date and well-documented.

What We’re Looking For:

• Recent, practical experience in processing bordereaux within the insurance sector.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to create and manipulate complex data sets.
• In-depth understanding of bordereaux contents and delegated underwriting/claims environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external parties to resolve data quality issues.

Desirable:

• Experience using distriBind or other system-based bordereaux management solutions.
• Prior experience within a company environment.
• Exposure to critical data analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 12% Pension
• 25 Days Holiday
• BUPA and Life Insurance (Post Probation)
• Annual 10% Discretionary Bonus
• Growth, Development and Pathway Opportunities

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career or are ready to make a mark in an insurance-based career.

Reach out to [email protected]

Audit and Assurance Specialist
Location: Hybrid Remote, with 1-3 days per month being spent in your local office (UK based)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Are you a risk-savvy professional with a passion for improving governance and control environments? We’re looking for an experienced Audit and Assurance Specialist to join our client’s team on a permanent basis, supporting Financial Services clients in delivering robust, independent oversight.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus option to buy more)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits fund to tailor perks to you

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent assessments on compliance with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), reviewing processes managed jointly by the UK Legal Director and Data Protection Officer to ensure Data Processor responsibilities are being upheld.
• Provide independent assurance to senior leadership that Risk & Assurance objectives are being achieved within a robust and well-controlled environment, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining objectivity and independence.
• Provide assurance over the design and effectiveness of the Risk Management Framework, including alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices in compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.
• Perform assurance reviews on policy design and implementation across critical risk areas such as conflicts of interest, financial crime, whistleblowing, and compliance risk, ensuring frameworks remain current and effective.
• Test the effectiveness of compliance, risk, fraud detection, and conduct screening procedures, identifying control weaknesses and recommending enhancements to mitigate risk exposure and potential financial losses.
• Lead independent risk-based audits and thematic reviews to assess the adequacy of controls across strategic, regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risk areas, with a focus on identifying emerging risks and control gaps.
• Take ownership for the independent monitoring of audit action plans, assessing the timeliness, quality, and effectiveness of management’s responses and remediation efforts against internal and external audit recommendations.
• Deliver independent insights and recommendations to senior leadership on governance, compliance, and control effectiveness, supporting the business in meeting its objectives while maintaining integrity and accountability.
• Support head of department in participation of internal risk and compliance committees from a third-line perspective, providing challenge, assurance, and guidance on key matters arising across the control environment.
• Produce and deliver high-quality assurance reporting and management information relating to governance, risk, compliance, fraud, and operational integrity to executive stakeholders and other relevant parties.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5 years’ experience in internal audit, risk or compliance (FS/regulatory environments preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of FCA Handbook, SYSC, AML, PRIN, FCA Conduct Rules, Consumer Duty & BCOBS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and credibly to senior leadership and clients.
• Skilled in building strong relationships, while remaining independent, objective, and credible.
• Sound knowledge of AML, financial crime, and control environments, and a strong advocate for risk-aware behaviours.
• Familiarity with data analytics and the ability to underpin findings with insight-driven recommendations. High levels of integrity and ethical standards, ensuring transparency and fairness in all areas of the role. Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving and agile working environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in project or programme assurance, particularly around regulatory change or transformation.
• Comfort using data tools to identify risk or analyse trends, enabling more intelligent audit planning.
• Exposure to the Three Lines of Defence model, with a practical understanding of control design and testing.
• Working towards or holding relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CllA, ISO Auditor, ICA Cert in Compliance/Risk).

Take your next step as an Audit and Assurance Specialist-make an impact where integrity meets innovation. Apply now!

Overview:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Administrator to support the Head of Facilities and wider team. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of Real Estate and Facilities services across the business. Your strong organisational skills, positive attitude, and ability to multitask will be key in maintaining high service standards, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a great opportunity to build your career within a supportive and people-focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the Facilities Helpdesk, including issue tracking and monthly reporting

• Monitoring site access control, supporting security audits, and escalating issues where needed

• Coordinating with Health & Safety teams and maintaining accurate records

• Reconciling Real Estate & Facilities costs and resolving supplier disputes

• Overseeing desk space planning and moves at the Peterborough site

• Collating monthly occupancy reports across all offices

• Managing parking permits and locker allocations

• Administering building change control requests and approvals

• Organising internal events, such as the annual Remembrance ceremony

• Drafting internal communications and supporting year-end holiday carry forward

• Carrying out general admin tasks including travel bookings, diary coordination, agendas, and minutes

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

• Supporting with other ad-hoc tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

• Experience with diary management and travel bookings

• Ability to prepare meeting agendas and take minutes

• At least 3 years of experience in a Facilities or Estates environment, ideally in a professional or financial services setting

• A good level of education, including GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

What’s on Offer:

• 31 days of annual leave including bank holidays

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus

• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

• Access to an online discount platform for a wide range of goods and services

• Cycle to Work Scheme & interest-free season ticket loans

• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible leave policies such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave, and Retirement Leave

• A contributory pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%, group life assurance, and income protection

Accessibility:
If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Payroll Specialist

Up to £300 per day (Umbrella)

Initial 3-Month Contract

Hybrid – 2 Days a Week in Manchester Office

This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.

Our global client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a high-profile reconciliation project involving HMRC employee NI undercharges. This contract role offers up to £300 per day (Umbrella) and is ideal for an experienced professional ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You’ll be joining an established payroll function with four existing Payroll Specialists focused on BAU, allowing you to concentrate solely on a critical 2-year backdated reconciliation and review process.

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in reviewing historical payroll data, ensuring correct PAYE allocation, addressing overpayments, and working through 14 cases (not all with discrepancies). Pre-built reports will be available for download via HMRC, and while the organisation uses HiBob and ADP, experience with these systems is not essential.

Benefits of the Payroll Specialist Contract:

• Competitive daily rate – up to £300 per day (Umbrella)
• Fully focused project work, no BAU distractions
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Exposure to high-level reconciliation processes
• Opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable payroll team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reconciliation of HMRC employee NI undercharges
• Review and analyse 2 years of payroll history
• Investigate PAYE reference misallocations
• Resolve overpayment issues and discrepancies
• Collaborate with the payroll team to share insights and findings

This Payroll Specialist role is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of PAYE, NI, and HMRC processes. If you enjoy tackling complex payroll issues and delivering clean, accurate solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your next Payroll Specialist contract!

Sanderson are partnered with a leading insurance firm for an interim Head of Compliance role. This will be an initial 3 months day rate contract via Umbrella and will be based in London with around 3 days per week on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the compliance team, aligning with organizational goals and values.
• Build strong relationships with regulators (e.g., FCA) and manage regulatory projects.
• Enhance compliance culture, policies, and procedures across UK and Europe operations.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely business responses.
• Drive strategic compliance initiatives and process improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years in the insurance industry, ideally with broking experience.
• Expertise in managing relationships with regulators and navigating compliance frameworks.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience fostering collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• A commitment to integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Title: Tax Manager (Contractor)
Location: UK (100% Remote)

Contract Duration: 4-6 months
Day Rate: £300 – £350 per day (payable to the contractor via chosen umbrella company)

This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.

Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Join a leading organisation where your tax expertise will be crucial in supporting the Group Tax Team with compliance, reporting, and integration work. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Tax Manager to make an immediate impact.

As a Tax Manager, you’ll play a key role in UK tax accounting, corporate tax computations, and statutory reporting. You’ll need a strong understanding of UK tax compliance and experience with Alphatax, along with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits of this Tax Manager Role:

• Competitive day rate: £300 – £350 (inside IR35)
• 100% remote working
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing tax team
• Exposure to integration projects and strategic tax planning
• Enhance your experience with a respected UK brand

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Group Tax Team in the delivery of tax accounting and reporting
• Preparing corporate and deferred tax calculations for the UK statutory accounts
• Drafting statutory tax note disclosures
• Preparing corporate tax computations using Alphatax and collating documentation for compliance
• Filing UK corporation tax returns and related forms
• Assisting with integration of recently acquired UK companies
• Supporting wider tax reporting and ad hoc tax-related tasks

Qualifications & Experience:

• UK Tax and/or Accountancy qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Alphatax and other tax compliance/reporting systems
• Experience in UK statutory tax accounting and tax provision calculations
• Strong UK tax compliance experience, particularly with tax software
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic

If you’re a Tax Manager ready to hit the ground running, apply now to join a forward-thinking team making a real impact.

Deputy Company Secretary

Edinburgh (2 days a week in the office)

Up to £700 – Umbrella

3 – 6 Months initially (extensions likely)

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a leading provider of life insurance, pensions, and asset management as a Deputy Company Secretary.

You will be supporting the General Counsel and Company Secretary in the smooth running of Group Boards and Committees, ensuring good corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective delivery across the Group’s governance structures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a senior Company Secretariat role, ideally in the Life & Pensions industry
• Extensive understanding of company law and governance, including compliance with FCA, PRA, and tPR regulations
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing governance teams
• Excellent organisational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with senior stakeholders including Executives and Non-Executive Directors
• Relevant Company Secretariat qualifications or be a qualified solicitor

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Senior Manager: Financial Control & Analysis

Up to £550 per day (Umbrella)

Contract (12 Months)

Hybrid (3 Days a Week in Glasgow)

We are seeking a Senior Manager: Financial Control & Analysis to join a dynamic team within the public sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in financial governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. You will lead financial control and analysis functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices while driving commercial efficiency.

This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of up to £550 (Umbrella)
• Hybrid working – flexible office/home split
• Opportunity to influence high-level financial strategy
• Work within a dynamic, high-impact environment
• Develop leadership skills in a high-profile public sector role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial control & analysis function, ensuring robust financial governance
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and financial reporting processes
• Advise senior stakeholders on investment regulations and financial strategies
• Influence decision-making at executive levels through financial insights
• Manage a team, driving performance and managing change effectively
• Ensure adherence to Managing Public Money rules and best practices

Essential Requirements:

• Significant post-qualification experience (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and public sector finance
• Demonstrable commercial experience and knowledge of investment regulations
• Experience balancing stakeholder needs within financial constraints
• Expertise across multiple financial disciplines and business finance options
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
• Proven leadership experience, managing teams through change
• OPEX experience preferred rather than banking

Desirable:

• Experience in rail or construction industries at a senior level
• Public sector experience is highly advantageous

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence, apply now!

Senior Manager – Financial Control & Analysis

Location: Glasgow, 3 days in-office
Contract: 12 months
Pay Rate: Up to £550 per day, umbrella.
IR35: Inside

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager within Financial Control & Analysis to lead financial strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and investment regulations
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership in financial disciplines and team management
• Experience managing business finance and funding sources

Preferred: OPEX experience, construction/public sector background.

If you are immediately available and a qualified accountant – apply online and I will be in touch!

Senior Pensions Administrator

Location: Liverpool Office

Type: Hybrid – 3 Days

Salary: Up to 38K DOE

Our leading financial and pension services client is expanding their Pensions Projects team and have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pensions Administrator to come in and join the Pensions Projects Manager working in a variety of new and engaging projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand, grow your technology skills and deliver exceptional member and client experiences.

Your role will involve:

Operational Management

• Deliver assigned tasks as instructed by the FFS Manager, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Perform and verify complex benefit calculations while generating both standard and custom reports.
• Manage workload effectively to meet client deadlines.
• Contribute to scoping exercises as needed.
• Maintain and update member data with accuracy.
• Support the FFS Manager in ensuring team outputs are precise and timely.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Collaborate with professional contacts to exchange relevant data.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to peers when necessary.

Governance & Risk

• Conduct and review complex calculations, ensuring compliance with scheme rules and relevant documentation.
• Adhere to established procedures and verification protocols for project delivery.

Your Experience:

Experience & Personal Attributes

• At least 2 years of experience working with DB, DC, and hybrid pension schemes.
• Experience in project work, meeting deadlines, and delivering agreed outputs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Preferable experience in pension buy-ins/outs, calculations, transition processes, GMP projects, and pension legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and environments to suit your lifestyle.
• Career growth opportunities with personal and professional development.
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits, including dental and health plans, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Talent referral and recognition schemes to celebrate your contributions.
• Company-wide wellbeing programs, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental, physical, and financial support.
• Financial security benefits, such as pension contributions, critical illness insurance, and life coverage.
• Exclusive lifestyle perks, including car allowances, additional holidays, and seasonal ticket discounts.
• A workplace that values you and supports your success!

If you’re interested in the above and would like to learn more, reach out to [email protected]