First Central Services

Location: Guernsey, Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £55,226 - £69,032, depending on experience Department: Technology and Data We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! We're looking for Core Platform Technical Engineers who'll be responsible for managing and supporting the infrastructure and core services within the Azure cloud environment, as well as driving modernisation and automation efforts. This role focuses on platform engineering, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC), Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Terraform, managing domains, Active Directory (AD), DNS, authentication services, and program and change work. The Core Platform Technical Engineers will ensure the operational stability, scalability, and security of core enterprise platforms in Azure, as well as supporting other critical areas that align with business needs. You'll also support continuous improvement initiatives by modernising infrastructure, implement automation, and oversee the management of enterprise services. A key part of the role involves resolving incidents and requests within SLA, collaborating with third-party providers as an extension of the internal team, and providing expert technical support and advice to both internal teams and end-users. We value flexible working arrangements, so you can choose to work remotely or maybe you live within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Guernsey, and want to work in the office occasionally. Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role: Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What's involved: You'll manage, monitor, and support core infrastructure and services within the Azure cloud environment. You'll oversee domain management, Active Directory (AD), DNS, and authentication services to ensure robust enterprise security and operational continuity. You'll implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise cloud infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business needs and technology roadmaps. You'll lead efforts to modernise core infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and highly available platforms. You'll collaborate with other platform engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure platform stability and reliability. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise on Prem infrastructure in 1st Central offices You'll resolve platform-related incidents and service requests within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You'll ensure incidents and requests are logged, prioritized, and triaged appropriately to meet SLA targets. You'll provide timely resolution of incidents and technical support for end-users, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and remediate issues affecting platform availability and performance. You'll track and report the status of ongoing incidents, keeping stakeholders informed of progress. You'll work with third-party providers and vendors as an extension of the internal team, ensuring seamless collaboration on incidents, issues, and platform improvements. You'll escalate and follow up with third-party providers on unresolved issues or ongoing incidents. You'll ensure third-party service agreements are adhered to, maintaining the required quality and efficiency levels. You'll provide feedback to third-party providers on service improvements, ensuring the best outcomes for platform operations. You'll manage and execute change management activities, ensuring seamless implementation of new services, updates, and system configurations. You'll take ownership of program work related to platform improvements, upgrades, and migrations within Azure and other supporting areas. You'll coordinate with business units, IT teams, and security teams to ensure program work aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You'll provide technical advice and guidance during planning and execution phases of platform changes and upgrades. You'll drive the adoption of automation tools and processes to optimize infrastructure management and reduce manual tasks. You'll lead and implement modernization initiatives across platforms, ensuring integration with modern cloud-based technologies. You'll utilise IaC frameworks like Terraform, ARM templates, to ensure repeatable, scalable deployments of cloud resources. You'll collaborate with development teams to integrate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for improved infrastructure management. You'll partner with other platform engineering teams to provide operational support and troubleshooting for enterprise services. You'll collaborate with Cyber and Info Sec teams to ensure domain, AD, and DNS services adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business leaders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You'll provide technical advice and mentorship to junior engineers and teams. You'll ensure the security, performance, and compliance of cloud services and infrastructure in Azure. You'll conduct regular platform reviews to identify optimization opportunities and ensure adherence to industry best practices. You'll troubleshoot and resolve platform-related incidents in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll implement and manage monitoring solutions to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core platforms. You'll create and maintain detailed documentation for platform configurations, standards, and procedures. You'll share knowledge across teams to facilitate continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration. You'll write and review knowledgebase articles, operational guides, and best practice recommendations for cloud infrastructure and services. You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times. You'll be part of a 365/24/7 on-call to manage incidents, security alerts, and escalations as required. Experience & knowledge Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty) Demonstrable hands-on experience in platform engineering or cloud infrastructure management, specifically with Azure. Proven experience implementing IaC practices and managing cloud environments with a focus on automation and scalability. Experience working in an enterprise-level environment, managing core infrastructure and services at scale. Prior experience in managing change, program work, and cloud transformation projects. Experience in resolving incidents, managing service requests, and providing support within SLA targets. Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and disaster recovery planning. Skills Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications Maintain certifications and expertise in Azure technologies (Desirable), including but not limited to: . click apply for full job details

Location: Guernsey, Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £55,226 - £69,032, depending on experience Department: Technology and Data We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! We're looking for Core Platform Technical Engineers who'll be responsible for managing and supporting the infrastructure and core services within the Azure cloud environment, as well as driving modernisation and automation efforts. This role focuses on platform engineering, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC), Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Terraform, managing domains, Active Directory (AD), DNS, authentication services, and program and change work. The Core Platform Technical Engineers will ensure the operational stability, scalability, and security of core enterprise platforms in Azure, as well as supporting other critical areas that align with business needs. You'll also support continuous improvement initiatives by modernising infrastructure, implement automation, and oversee the management of enterprise services. A key part of the role involves resolving incidents and requests within SLA, collaborating with third-party providers as an extension of the internal team, and providing expert technical support and advice to both internal teams and end-users. We value flexible working arrangements, so you can choose to work remotely or maybe you live within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Guernsey, and want to work in the office occasionally. Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role: Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What's involved: You'll manage, monitor, and support core infrastructure and services within the Azure cloud environment. You'll oversee domain management, Active Directory (AD), DNS, and authentication services to ensure robust enterprise security and operational continuity. You'll implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise cloud infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business needs and technology roadmaps. You'll lead efforts to modernise core infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and highly available platforms. You'll collaborate with other platform engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure platform stability and reliability. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise on Prem infrastructure in 1st Central offices You'll resolve platform-related incidents and service requests within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You'll ensure incidents and requests are logged, prioritized, and triaged appropriately to meet SLA targets. You'll provide timely resolution of incidents and technical support for end-users, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and remediate issues affecting platform availability and performance. You'll track and report the status of ongoing incidents, keeping stakeholders informed of progress. You'll work with third-party providers and vendors as an extension of the internal team, ensuring seamless collaboration on incidents, issues, and platform improvements. You'll escalate and follow up with third-party providers on unresolved issues or ongoing incidents. You'll ensure third-party service agreements are adhered to, maintaining the required quality and efficiency levels. You'll provide feedback to third-party providers on service improvements, ensuring the best outcomes for platform operations. You'll manage and execute change management activities, ensuring seamless implementation of new services, updates, and system configurations. You'll take ownership of program work related to platform improvements, upgrades, and migrations within Azure and other supporting areas. You'll coordinate with business units, IT teams, and security teams to ensure program work aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You'll provide technical advice and guidance during planning and execution phases of platform changes and upgrades. You'll drive the adoption of automation tools and processes to optimize infrastructure management and reduce manual tasks. You'll lead and implement modernization initiatives across platforms, ensuring integration with modern cloud-based technologies. You'll utilise IaC frameworks like Terraform, ARM templates, to ensure repeatable, scalable deployments of cloud resources. You'll collaborate with development teams to integrate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for improved infrastructure management. You'll partner with other platform engineering teams to provide operational support and troubleshooting for enterprise services. You'll collaborate with Cyber and Info Sec teams to ensure domain, AD, and DNS services adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business leaders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You'll provide technical advice and mentorship to junior engineers and teams. You'll ensure the security, performance, and compliance of cloud services and infrastructure in Azure. You'll conduct regular platform reviews to identify optimization opportunities and ensure adherence to industry best practices. You'll troubleshoot and resolve platform-related incidents in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll implement and manage monitoring solutions to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core platforms. You'll create and maintain detailed documentation for platform configurations, standards, and procedures. You'll share knowledge across teams to facilitate continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration. You'll write and review knowledgebase articles, operational guides, and best practice recommendations for cloud infrastructure and services. You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times. You'll be part of a 365/24/7 on-call to manage incidents, security alerts, and escalations as required. Experience & knowledge Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty) Demonstrable hands-on experience in platform engineering or cloud infrastructure management, specifically with Azure. Proven experience implementing IaC practices and managing cloud environments with a focus on automation and scalability. Experience working in an enterprise-level environment, managing core infrastructure and services at scale. Prior experience in managing change, program work, and cloud transformation projects. Experience in resolving incidents, managing service requests, and providing support within SLA targets. Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and disaster recovery planning. Skills Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications Maintain certifications and expertise in Azure technologies (Desirable), including but not limited to: . click apply for full job details

Location: Guernsey, Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £55,226 - £69,032, depending on experience Department: Technology and Data We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! We're looking for Core Platform Technical Engineers who'll be responsible for managing and supporting the infrastructure and core services within the Azure cloud environment, as well as driving modernisation and automation efforts. This role focuses on platform engineering, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC), Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Terraform, managing domains, Active Directory (AD), DNS, authentication services, and program and change work. The Core Platform Technical Engineers will ensure the operational stability, scalability, and security of core enterprise platforms in Azure, as well as supporting other critical areas that align with business needs. You'll also support continuous improvement initiatives by modernising infrastructure, implement automation, and oversee the management of enterprise services. A key part of the role involves resolving incidents and requests within SLA, collaborating with third-party providers as an extension of the internal team, and providing expert technical support and advice to both internal teams and end-users. We value flexible working arrangements, so you can choose to work remotely or maybe you live within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Guernsey, and want to work in the office occasionally. Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role: Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What's involved: You'll manage, monitor, and support core infrastructure and services within the Azure cloud environment. You'll oversee domain management, Active Directory (AD), DNS, and authentication services to ensure robust enterprise security and operational continuity. You'll implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise cloud infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business needs and technology roadmaps. You'll lead efforts to modernise core infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and highly available platforms. You'll collaborate with other platform engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure platform stability and reliability. You'll develop, maintain, and optimise on Prem infrastructure in 1st Central offices You'll resolve platform-related incidents and service requests within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You'll ensure incidents and requests are logged, prioritized, and triaged appropriately to meet SLA targets. You'll provide timely resolution of incidents and technical support for end-users, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and remediate issues affecting platform availability and performance. You'll track and report the status of ongoing incidents, keeping stakeholders informed of progress. You'll work with third-party providers and vendors as an extension of the internal team, ensuring seamless collaboration on incidents, issues, and platform improvements. You'll escalate and follow up with third-party providers on unresolved issues or ongoing incidents. You'll ensure third-party service agreements are adhered to, maintaining the required quality and efficiency levels. You'll provide feedback to third-party providers on service improvements, ensuring the best outcomes for platform operations. You'll manage and execute change management activities, ensuring seamless implementation of new services, updates, and system configurations. You'll take ownership of program work related to platform improvements, upgrades, and migrations within Azure and other supporting areas. You'll coordinate with business units, IT teams, and security teams to ensure program work aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You'll provide technical advice and guidance during planning and execution phases of platform changes and upgrades. You'll drive the adoption of automation tools and processes to optimize infrastructure management and reduce manual tasks. You'll lead and implement modernization initiatives across platforms, ensuring integration with modern cloud-based technologies. You'll utilise IaC frameworks like Terraform, ARM templates, to ensure repeatable, scalable deployments of cloud resources. You'll collaborate with development teams to integrate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for improved infrastructure management. You'll partner with other platform engineering teams to provide operational support and troubleshooting for enterprise services. You'll collaborate with Cyber and Info Sec teams to ensure domain, AD, and DNS services adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business leaders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You'll provide technical advice and mentorship to junior engineers and teams. You'll ensure the security, performance, and compliance of cloud services and infrastructure in Azure. You'll conduct regular platform reviews to identify optimization opportunities and ensure adherence to industry best practices. You'll troubleshoot and resolve platform-related incidents in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You'll implement and manage monitoring solutions to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core platforms. You'll create and maintain detailed documentation for platform configurations, standards, and procedures. You'll share knowledge across teams to facilitate continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration. You'll write and review knowledgebase articles, operational guides, and best practice recommendations for cloud infrastructure and services. You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times. You'll be part of a 365/24/7 on-call to manage incidents, security alerts, and escalations as required. Experience & knowledge Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty) Demonstrable hands-on experience in platform engineering or cloud infrastructure management, specifically with Azure. Proven experience implementing IaC practices and managing cloud environments with a focus on automation and scalability. Experience working in an enterprise-level environment, managing core infrastructure and services at scale. Prior experience in managing change, program work, and cloud transformation projects. Experience in resolving incidents, managing service requests, and providing support within SLA targets. Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and disaster recovery planning. Skills Strong experience with Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, and security management. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates Expertise in managing and securing domain services, Active Directory, DNS, and authentication protocols. Familiarity with cloud platform automation tools and CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring solutions. Deep understanding of security best practices, including Azure security features and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, RBAC). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications Maintain certifications and expertise in Azure technologies (Desirable), including but not limited to: . click apply for full job details

Location: Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £56,000 - £70,000 - depending on experience Department: Technology and Data We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! We're on the lookout for aSenior Cloud Data Platform Engineerto help us build the future of data at1st Central. You'll take the lead in shaping and scaling our Azure Data Platform - designing smart, secure, and scalable solutions that power everything from business intelligence to machine learning. You'll collaborate closely with Data Architects, Principal Engineers and teams across Tech to deliver infrastructure as code using tools like Bicep and Terraform. Whether it's driving standards, co-authoring low-level designs, optimising performance or keeping our data secure, this is your chance to make a big impact in a forward-thinking, data-led business. If you get excited about Azure, Infrastructure as Code, and enabling teams to do amazing things with data - keep reading. Skills you'll need to be a great fit for the role: Infrastructure as Code Mastery -you'll be hands-on with Terraform and Bicep, deploying Azure infrastructure like a pro, with automation, templates, and CI/CD pipelines all part of your toolkit. Azure Know-How -you've got solid experience across Azure services - Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, DevOps, networking - and you know how to keep things secure, efficient, and cost-effective. Great Communicator & Team Collaborator -whether you're talking to data engineers, security, or stakeholders - you can translate tech talk into human-speak and work together to get things done. Creative Problem Solver -you love a good challenge. Troubleshooting, unpicking tricky infrastructure issues, and finding clever solutions - it's all in a day's work. We're big on flexible working, with offices inSalford Quays, Manchester and Haywards Heath, West Sussex,you'll spend most of your time working from home with occasional visits to the office, but of course, it's your choice - if you prefer to be in the office more - that's good with us too. If you live a bit further out, we're open to remote working - we just ask that you pop in either monthly/bi-monthly to catch up in person, because collaborating with colleagues is always great, right? What's involved: You'll lead the development of new data & analytics capabilities in our Azure Data Platform by engaging with Data Architecture and Principal Data engineers and contributing to high level solution designs. You'll provide technical leadership and implementation support for our new Data Science and ML Ops platform within our Azure Data ecosystem. You'll communicate effectively with the data team, peers and key stakeholders to ensure the potential of the Azure Data Platform is understood and the importance of good practice instilled in every interaction. You'll manage and maintain the infrastructure, connectivity, and security of our Azure Data Platform meeting our requirement to create intelligence from data while protecting our customer and commercial data. You'll be responsible for co-authoring the low-level design of data solutions, taking high level solution architecture artefacts and translating them into workable designs and work packages. You'll be responsible for creating and testing IaC (Infrastructure as Code) using Bicep, and Terraform for specific use-cases, to deliver projects maintaining deadlines in accordance with our release processes. You'll create a Data Platform Services Roadmap to document and then consolidate the resources in our Azure Data Platform, targeting optimal performance, cost management and data security. You'll create and contribute to the team standards, identifying and implementing improvements to processes, tools, and standards as well as creating suitable documentation. You'll collaborate with different project teams across Data and Technology including IT data Ops, IT Ops, Networking, InfoSec and DPO. You'll maintain effective, and appropriate documentation that brings transparency and understandability to pipelines created and code created. Experience & knowledge Requires experience of designing and building end to end data solutions in Microsoft Cloud technologies for the purpose of Business Intelligence or Data Science purposes (5+ years). Experience with IAC (infrastructure as code) 3+ years Evidencable experience designing and building systems that scale, are resilient and performant with suitable monitoring, cost management and alerting capabilities. Expert in Infrastructure as code, network design, containerisation, and automation and CICD Experience defining Bicep to deploy Azure infrastructure, including use of modules and templates. Experience defining Azure DevOps build and release YAML pipelines should be included. Experience with source control providers, preferably Git Proven to be an excellent communicator with a clear passion for data & analytics. Deep engineering and database skills in SQL, Server Azure Synapse, Data factory, spark compute and Databricks technologies. Experience of developing coding standards and deliver methods that others follow. Experience of testing techniques, tools and approaches. Extensive experience of the full data lifecycle. Will have been involved in the implementation of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methods Working in an agile, rapid development, and prototyping environment Good coach who enjoys helping others grow and develop Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times Skills You be an excellent creative problem solver who can deal with many different priorities at any one time. Proactive and optimistic about what can be achieved and has an infectious positivity. Excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple demands and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. Supporting and enthusiastic team player, who others follow, focussed on delivering shared outcomes. Able to follow, deliver changes to improve, standards and designs, ensuring their own work, and work of others, is of high quality Sound like your kind of role?If you're ready to take your cloud engineering skills to the next level and help drive data innovation at 1st Central - we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and let's build something brilliant together. What can we do for you? People first. Always. We're passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that's what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you'll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here . Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we're offering, so feel free to get in touch. 86% of people would recommend a friend to work at First Central Simply Health Cash plan. Reclaim the cost of your eye tests, dental appts, physiotherapy and more Flexible Bank Holidays Eight flexible bank holidays; you can choose which festivals you observe We're passionate about it. Everyone gets a paid day off annually to volunteer Electric Car Scheme Plug into our Electric Car Scheme for a deal with insurance, road tax and servicing Flexible Working We're flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working. We work fluidly around core hours Your Time in Need Your Time in Need: five days' leave so you can deal with life stuff. We'll support you

Location: Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Department: Finance We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! Join 1st Central as a Lead Finance Solutions Developer 1st Central are on the lookout for a technically strong and analytically minded Lead Finance Solutions Developer who can bridge the gap between finance, data engineering, and actuarial analytics. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions to support business-critical decisions, and you enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll play a key role in designing and maintaining data pipelines and tools that enable complex financial and actuarial modelling, reporting, and insight. Even if your background is more analytical or engineering-focused - and you don't meet every single requirement - we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skill sets and are open to candidates with the right mindset and transferable skills. We're big on flexibility. Our teams are spread across Salford Quays, Manchester and Haywards Heath, West Sussex, but we work from home most of the time. We think collaboration is pretty great though, so we like to get together now and then - just to keep those creative sparks flying. Prefer being in the office more often? That works for us too. We're even open to remote working - all we ask is that you join us in person about once a month to stay connected and keep those face-to-face vibes alive. Skills you'll need to be a great fit for the role: Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills - you'll excel at collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, and Data Engineering to understand requirements and deliver high-impact data solutions. Expertise in Data Engineering and Development - you'll be comfortable designing, building, and optimising scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud-based technologies and SQL, ensuring data is accessible, accurate, and timely. Financial and Actuarial Knowledge - you'll bring a working understanding of finance and actuarial principles, especially those related to Solvency II, IFRS 17, or GAAP, and how they apply to modelling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Python Proficiency for Advanced Analytics - you'll use Python to develop scripts for automation, data transformation, and analytics - enabling everything from reserves analysis to forecast simulations. What's involved: Design, build, and optimise scalable ETL/ELT workflows for financial and actuarial datasets. Integrate data from financial systems (e.g., Workday) and actuarial sources into centralised data platforms. Collaborate with finance and actuarial teams to understand and support modelling assumptions and outputs. Develop and maintain Python scripts for data transformation, automation, and analytics (e.g., reserves analysis, forecast simulations). Create and manage relational and dimensional data models for reporting. Ensure data quality and consistency across finance and actuarial models; implement validation controls and reconciliation processes. Support regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, GAAP), ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Build reporting tools and dashboards (using Python, Power BI, etc.) for stakeholders to analyse key financial and actuarial metrics. Contribute to model development, testing, and production deployment. Maintain robust documentation and version control for pipelines and models. Ensure compliance with Company policies, the Group Code of Conduct, and relevant regulations. Experience, Knowledge & Skills: Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Strong SQL and data modelling skills; experience with relational databases. Skilled in working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data lake environments. Experience with actuarial models, principles, and data structures (e.g., Actuarial reserving techniques, cashflow projections under Solvency II and IFRS 17) life tables, claims triangles, policy reserves). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the Workday Financials ecosystem and integration touchpoints. Experience working with actuarial datasets or outputs (e.g., policy data, claims data, assumptions). Ability to analyse data to drive process improvement and ensure accuracy in models. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience facilitating workshops and managing meetings across technical and non-technical audiences. Behaviours: Collaborative and empathetic approach to stakeholder engagement. Commercially aware and results-driven mindset. Proactive and organised, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Self-motivated with a flexible, can-do attitude. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Passion for continuous improvement and contributing to business success. Takes initiative and ownership of decisions and outcomes. Ready to Apply? We'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of finance and actuarial data at the heart of 1st Central. If you're excited by solving complex problems and building solutions that make a real impact - even if you don't tick every box - don't let that stop you. Whether your background leans more towards engineering, analytics, or finance, what matters most is your ability to learn, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. Hit the apply button now! What can we do for you? People first. Always. We're passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that's what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you'll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here . Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we're offering, so feel free to get in touch. 86% of people would recommend a friend to work at First Central Simply Health Cash plan. Reclaim the cost of your eye tests, dental appts, physiotherapy and more Flexible Bank Holidays Eight flexible bank holidays; you can choose which festivals you observe We're passionate about it. Everyone gets a paid day off annually to volunteer Electric Car Scheme Plug into our Electric Car Scheme for a deal with insurance, road tax and servicing Flexible Working We're flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working. We work fluidly around core hours Your Time in Need Your Time in Need: five days' leave so you can deal with life stuff. We'll support you

Location: Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Department: Transformation We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty high! We've got a great opportunity to join 1st Central as our new Supplier Assurance Business Partner. Are you a natural relationship-builder with a knack for process and detail? Do you get a buzz from making complex frameworks feel simple and engaging? Fancy working in a fast-paced, people-first company where you can truly make an impact? Well, we might just have the role for you. We're looking for someone who knows their way around supplier management, understands third-party risk, and is passionate about helping colleagues across the business get it right. You'll be the go-to expert on all things Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) - think of yourself as the friendly face of compliance. Skills you'll need to be a great fit for the role: Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills: you'll excel at fostering relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact for all things related to TPRM. Attention to Detail and a Compliance Mindset: you're someone who spots issues before they become problems and has a sharp eye for quality assurance and process improvement. Solid Supplier Risk & Regulatory Know-How: you've worked with supply chain risk and understand the regulatory landscape (bonus points for financial services experience and CIPS qualifications!). Experience of Third Party Risk Management Systems Implementation (advantageous): you've been involved in implementing or working with TPRM systems before - even better! That hands-on experience will come in handy. We're big on flexible working, with offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, and Haywards Heath, West Sussex. You'll spend most of your time working from home with a day a week at the office or when required, but of course, it's your choice. If you prefer to be in the office more, that's fine too. If you live further out, we're open to remote working - just ensure you can visit the office monthly or bi-monthly for in-person collaboration. What's involved: Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders to build credibility and act as a trusted colleague, being the main point of contact for all TPRM-related matters. Lead on embedding and rolling out the Group-wide supplier management procedures and framework across relevant teams. Work with Relationship Managers to maintain a maturity map of supplier management and compliance. Develop and maintain a roadmap to enhance Relationship Managers' capabilities. Lead on establishing training and e-learning resources for TPRM activities. Lead the Supplier Management Forum, including maintaining the Terms of Reference, developing agendas, and presenting as needed. Assist in developing tools to monitor compliance with supplier management procedures and frameworks, and oversee monitoring activities. Support the creation of new tools, templates, and guidance documents for supplier management. Present webinars and drop-in sessions on supplier management topics and other relevant themes. Oversee the monitoring of TPRM maturity and capability across the organization. Assist in managing Risks and Controls in Protecht, ensuring timely closure. Coordinate with Procurement to ensure awareness of TPRM processes and developments. QA data outputs from the Supplier Assurance Team. Ensure supplier Technical Audit activities align with the framework and are proportionate to segmentation outcomes. Monitor OsCo supplier RTG plans to ensure progress. Experience, knowledge & skills: Understanding of supplier management best practices, including risk and relationship management. Knowledge of supply chain risks and controls. Experience in financial services and regulatory environment (preferred). Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience in auditing and compliance management. Understanding of FCA, GFSC outsourcing rules. Studying towards or achieved CIPS qualification. Good influencing skills and keen attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong numeracy and literacy skills. Behaviours: Enthusiastic, supportive, and proactive. Organized, able to meet deadlines, and take ownership. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and positive attitude. Driven to improve business processes and contribute to success. Strong problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about supplier management and building strong relationships, and want to influence third-party risk management at 1st Central, we'd love to hear from you. Join us with your experience, energy, and ideas. We offer support, flexibility, and opportunities for growth. Apply now to help us keep 1st Central running smoothly, securely, and successfully. What we offer: People-first culture with energetic, supportive workplaces. Benefits like Simply Health Cash plan, flexible bank holidays, electric car scheme, flexible working, and additional leave for personal needs.

Location: Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Department: Transformation We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty high! We've got a great opportunity to join 1st Central as our new Supplier Assurance Business Partner. Are you a natural relationship-builder with a knack for process and detail? Do you get a buzz from making complex frameworks feel simple and engaging? Fancy working in a fast-paced, people-first company where you can truly make an impact? Well, we might just have the role for you. We're looking for someone who knows their way around supplier management, understands third-party risk, and is passionate about helping colleagues across the business get it right. You'll be the go-to expert on all things Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) - think of yourself as the friendly face of compliance. Skills you'll need to be a great fit for the role: Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills: you'll excel at fostering relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact for all things related to TPRM. Attention to Detail and a Compliance Mindset: you're someone who spots issues before they become problems and has a sharp eye for quality assurance and process improvement. Solid Supplier Risk & Regulatory Know-How: you've worked with supply chain risk and understand the regulatory landscape (bonus points for financial services experience and CIPS qualifications!). Experience of Third Party Risk Management Systems Implementation (advantageous): you've been involved in implementing or working with TPRM systems before - even better! That hands-on experience will come in handy. We're big on flexible working, with offices in Salford Quays, Manchester, and Haywards Heath, West Sussex. You'll spend most of your time working from home with a day a week at the office or when required, but of course, it's your choice. If you prefer to be in the office more, that's fine too. If you live further out, we're open to remote working - just ensure you can visit the office monthly or bi-monthly for in-person collaboration. What's involved: Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders to build credibility and act as a trusted colleague, being the main point of contact for all TPRM-related matters. Lead on embedding and rolling out the Group-wide supplier management procedures and framework across relevant teams. Work with Relationship Managers to maintain a maturity map of supplier management and compliance. Develop and maintain a roadmap to enhance Relationship Managers' capabilities. Lead on establishing training and e-learning resources for TPRM activities. Lead the Supplier Management Forum, including maintaining the Terms of Reference, developing agendas, and presenting as needed. Assist in developing tools to monitor compliance with supplier management procedures and frameworks, and oversee monitoring activities. Support the creation of new tools, templates, and guidance documents for supplier management. Present webinars and drop-in sessions on supplier management topics and other relevant themes. Oversee the monitoring of TPRM maturity and capability across the organization. Assist in managing Risks and Controls in Protecht, ensuring timely closure. Coordinate with Procurement to ensure awareness of TPRM processes and developments. QA data outputs from the Supplier Assurance Team. Ensure supplier Technical Audit activities align with the framework and are proportionate to segmentation outcomes. Monitor OsCo supplier RTG plans to ensure progress. Experience, knowledge & skills: Understanding of supplier management best practices, including risk and relationship management. Knowledge of supply chain risks and controls. Experience in financial services and regulatory environment (preferred). Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience in auditing and compliance management. Understanding of FCA, GFSC outsourcing rules. Studying towards or achieved CIPS qualification. Good influencing skills and keen attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong numeracy and literacy skills. Behaviours: Enthusiastic, supportive, and proactive. Organized, able to meet deadlines, and take ownership. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and positive attitude. Driven to improve business processes and contribute to success. Strong problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about supplier management and building strong relationships, and want to influence third-party risk management at 1st Central, we'd love to hear from you. Join us with your experience, energy, and ideas. We offer support, flexibility, and opportunities for growth. Apply now to help us keep 1st Central running smoothly, securely, and successfully. What we offer: People-first culture with energetic, supportive workplaces. Benefits like Simply Health Cash plan, flexible bank holidays, electric car scheme, flexible working, and additional leave for personal needs.

Location: Haywards Heath, Home Office (Remote) or Manchester Salary: From £100,000 depending on experience Department: Commercial We're First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life. Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it's the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We're ambitious. We're growing. We've won awards. Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in team management and a deep understanding of price optimisation? We are seeking a dynamic individual with proven expertise in the personal lines industry and a keen commercial awareness to join our team. If you have a track record of success as a Head of department or team leader and are proficient in using Radar for price optimisation, we want to hear from you! We're looking for a Head of Retail Pricing to join our Commercial & Marketing team either working remotely or based in our Salford Quays, Manchester or Haywards Heath, West Sussex offices. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position and has potential to extend or become permanent, but we cannot guarantee at this point. In this role you'll lead the development/advancement Retail Pricing function, making First Central best in class by ensuring delivery of targets and managing the assessment. We are passionate about continuous improvement, so you'll provide thought leadership and people management to enable the development and execution of the group's retail pricing function, supporting the delivery of the group's sales and profit targets. This role is Certified in line with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Core skills we're looking for to succeed in the role: Previous Head of / team management experience Understanding of price optimisation and use of Radar Experience within the personal lines industry What's involved: Lead the development and iteration of the Retail Pricing strategy Optimise First Central's trading position, ensuring delivery to targets and embedding a philosophy of continuous improvement Responsible for the development and management of new pricing strategies in line with business requirements Ensure First Central is at the forefront of advancement in the Insurance market Create an innovative approach which drives the business forward by introducing new analytical methods, making use of new data sources and producing reporting suites to track performance Support the broader business and commercial and marketing programmes through thought leadership into organisational programmes of work Provide input and advice into company analysis strategy and the effective implementation of that strategy to meet company requirements Maintain an ethically sound workplace culture of inclusivity, openness, ownership, collaboration, ambition, innovation, agility, and respect Responsibility for maintaining department risk registers (as applicable), providing evidence and commentary for controls, updates for Mitigation Actions and maintaining control matrices and attestations. Also, to ensure that your employees are aware of their responsibility to identify and report risk. Lead, motivate and develop the Retail Pricing Teams, and define the framework for the team's goals and objectives. Build a strong network of close relationships across the business. Anticipate stakeholder needs & proactively manage key relationships internally & externally. Lead, influence, motivate and co-ordinate people to deliver enhancements through a multi-disciplined, agile approach. Represent the Retail Pricing Director in meetings as and when required Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times, including compliance with the Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR) Conduct Rules Complete all mandatory training Travel to group locations on an ad hoc basis (currently Manchester, Gibraltar and Guernsey) Any other reasonable duties as required Qualifications: Minimum 2:1 in a numerical undergraduate discipline Experience: Extensive experience of personal lines insurance pricing or similar Strong experience managing a team and project leadership Experience developing and executing a best in market pricing vision Proven ability to produce outstanding results based on own initiative Strong background in statistical methods Experience of SAS, Emblem, Radar, Excel and advanced statistical techniques Skills: People and project management skills Ability to drive continued Capability development of a team Ability to lead and proactively support a team including strong oversight and influencing skills Innovative and decisive mind-set - with the ability to react quickly to problems and find effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience dealing with senior stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems Excellent data and statistical analysis skills Strong IT skills (including Excel, Emblem, Radar and programming skills) Knowledge: Strong knowledge of motor insurance products and the motor insurance industry Solid understanding of the business objectives and operations Broad knowledge of statistical methods and techniques Advanced analytical and quantitative capabilities; programming and data modelling skills Behaviours: Forward thinking - aware of the longer-term implications and keep the big picture in mind, and identify actions to meet future challenges Commercially focused and excellent communicator Capable of quickly identifying emerging issues and having the ability to ensure the team gains insights and acts Consistently high performing over time across multiple leadership scenarios and demonstrate resilience, energy and flexibility to achieve the team goals Advanced analytical and quantitative capabilities; programming and data modelling skills Commercially focused and excellent communicator Able to transfer skills and knowledge to others An organised and proactive approach Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business Are you the person we're looking for? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply today! People first. Always. We're passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that's what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive.