⭐ Senior Regulatory Business Analyst
⭐ Rate – £500 – 550 per day (Inside IR35 – Umbrella company only)
⭐ Length – 4 Months Initial (will be extended)
⭐ Location – The North West (hybrid, once a fortnight in the office)

Sanderson are helping to support a new Basel 3.1/SDDT implementation for a medium sized F/S client of ours.

Day-to-day responsibilities:
– Conduct regular regulatory reporting
– Engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships to ensure project success
– Update regulatory reporting systems and ensure smooth transitions

For this role you should have:
– Regulatory reporting experience is key
– Strong experience as a BA within financial services.
– Strong analysis skills; process mapping, ‘as is’ & ‘to be’ states, requirements gathering
– Regulatory project experience is essential (SDDT preferred but Basel 3.1 at a minimum)
– Credit Risk experience highly desirable
– Excellent stakeholder management skills
– A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities and working effectively within cross-functional teams.

*Our client will not consider people without SDDT or Basel 3.1 experience*

If this sounds like you, or someone you know. Please drop me a line on [email protected].

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Project Manager

We are recruiting Project Managers to work for a leading British engineering and technology consultancy. Our client is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and deliver complex programmes across Government, National Security and Defence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering resilient technology solutions that help keep the UK safe.

Salary: £40,000-75,000 per annum

Location: Gloucester preferred (other offices considered)

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working, split between office, client sites, and home

Why This Role?

This is not a typical project management role. You will be delivering programmes that underpin national security and critical government operations – environments where what you do genuinely matters. Our client offers:

• Work that matters – you will be leading delivery across critical programmes in Government and National Security, contributing directly to keeping the UK safe
• Structured progression – a clear career framework with defined pathways, supported by senior leadership and client teams
• Ongoing development – access to training, professional certifications and exposure to complex, high-value programmes across defence and government
• Competitive pay – salary up to £90,000 depending on experience, with a strong wider benefits package
• Flexible working – a genuine hybrid model that trusts you to manage your time across office, client sites and home

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex engineering and technology projects across government and defence clients
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and client leads, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, governance documentation and reporting in line with client and internal standards
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating across engineering, technical and commercial workstreams
• Identify, assess and manage risks and issues, escalating where appropriate and driving timely resolution
• Support bid and proposal activity, contributing to project planning, resourcing and cost estimation
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, sharing lessons learned and best practice
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with relevant security and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of project management capability within the business

Essential Skills

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes in a consultancy, defence or government environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and risk registers
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent)
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams and adapt to changing priorities

Security Clearance – eDV Required

Due to the nature of the programmes this role supports, candidates must hold an active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance, or be willing and eligible to undergo the process. eDV is the UK’s highest level of national security vetting and is required for access to the most sensitive government and defence environments.

To be eligible for eDV clearance, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Sole UK national – candidates must hold British citizenship only, with no dual nationality
• Residency – must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 10 years
• No outstanding criminal convictions or significant criminal history
• Pass a drugs and alcohol assessment as part of the vetting process
• Full financial background check, including credit history and any outstanding debts
• Willing to undergo in-depth personal interviews and character references as part of the vetting process
• No close family ties to foreign nationals or interests that could present a security risk

Please note: only candidates who currently hold active eDV clearance or can clearly demonstrate eligibility will be considered for this role.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within MOD or other government security frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Understanding of systems engineering or technology integration programmes
• Experience supporting or leading bids and tenders in a defence or government context
• Knowledge of security classification handling and secure project environments

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a structured approach, strong stakeholder skills and the drive to work on programmes that genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Head of Projects & Cost – Public Sector

Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel – open to candidates UK wide)

6 Months

c£700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Projects & Cost to join on an initial contract basis, with the potential for a permanent role.

This is a critical senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a major portfolio of construction and capital projects, while leading the Project Management Office (PMO) and cost management functions across a complex, high-profile estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of major construction, refurbishment and capital maintenance programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Provide strategic oversight of the Project Management Office (PMO), embedding governance, controls, and best practice across the project portfolio
• Oversee cost estimation and financial planning, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong cost control, and value engineering
• Lead multi-year capital planning aligned to wider organisational priorities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in construction project delivery, cost management, or programme management
• A proven track record delivering large-scale capital programmes and complex property projects
• Strong experience leading PMO functions, governance frameworks, and programme controls
• Deep expertise in cost estimation, financial management, and commercial decision-making
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants across full property lifecycles
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level
• A relevant degree and professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent)
• A collaborative, visible leadership style with excellent communication and influencing ability

If you’re a senior construction or estates leader who thrives on delivering complex programmes and driving value through strong cost and governance control, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

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

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

You will be responsible for the prioritisation and effective allocation of resources across the portfolio to, ensuring effective governance, and supporting high-quality program delivery across a diverse and complex change portfolio. You understand PMO governance and are experienced in delivering projects within complex technical environments. You excel at operating quickly and balancing strategic planning with active delivery oversight. You bring a pragmatic, solutions focused mindset and are not afraid to challenge constructively to improve outcomes.

You will have two PMO resources and a team of delivery managers to implement the programme.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of consistent, high-quality programme and project management practices to align to organisation goals
• Leading and managing of project performance, risk, and delivery across a large and varied portfolio of change programmes
• Providing oversight and management of technical team capacity and offering expert guidance to ensure programme portfolio feasibility and effective delivery.
• Pipeline development and lifecycle assurance for new and emerging programmes
• Management of the PMO and delivery teams ensuring effective governance and compliance ensuring that programs adhere to regulations and best practices.
• Resolve blockers and handle escalations through clear communication.
• Develop and agree budgets for projects and/or programmes and forecast actual costs against them.
• Reporting for progress, against defined KPIs for internal and oversight stakeholders

Essential

• Proven experience in leading programme or portfolio management in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, delivery assurance, and public sector programme lifecycles
• Confident in engaging, facilitating and negotiating with senior individuals, building strong relationships and effective process to advance shared objectives to meet tight and fast-moving deadlines
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence at senior management and executive level with clear reporting on progress
• Strategic mindset with a passion for IT service delivery outcomes
• have an in-depth knowledge of Agile and other methodologies
• Expert project management reporting, preferably with experience on Atlassian project tools (Jira, Confluence)
• The resilience to manage multiple projects concurrently, with the ability to research, benchmark, scope, design, implement and evaluate project delivery to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in an IT Service Environment
• Understanding of working across Government and public service

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Product Manager – Travel Insurance

Central Belt Scotland (Ideally 2 days a week but open to candidates across the UK that can come in on a monthly basis)

Up to £65k

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a fast‑growing travel insurance proposition at a pivotal moment. The business is moving from a largely outsourced operating model to bringing significantly more capability in-house, offering real product ownership, influence, and long-term growth.

You’ll join at a point of genuine transformation, playing a central role in reshaping how travel insurance products are designed, governed and optimised. With minimal hand-holding available, this role is designed for someone who thrives on autonomy, pace, and accountability.

You’ll take end-to-end ownership of the travel insurance product portfolio, working closely with underwriters, administrators, aggregators and internal stakeholders to drive innovation, compliance, and commercial performance.

The role is deliberately product-focused, distinct from operational outcomes such as claims or call centre metrics and suited to someone who truly understands how insurance products are built, managed and evolved day to day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning and optimising a portfolio of travel insurance products, including direct and aggregator-distributed offerings
• Leading product development, enhancement and lifecycle management
• Working closely with underwriters to design, approve and implement product changes
• Supporting the transition to a new in‑house operating model, including setting up and managing new contracts and supplier relationships
• Conducting market and competitor analysis to drive innovation and differentiation
• Acting as a product subject matter expert across the wider business, including senior stakeholder conversations
• Contributing to longer-term strategy, succession planning and capability build as the product function grows

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience as a Product Manager within general insurance (travel insurance highly desirable)
• Deep understanding of how insurance products work (coverage, wording, pricing inputs, governance and ongoing management)
• Experience working with underwriters, third-party administrators and aggregators
• Comfortable operating at pace in a changing environment
• Confident engaging at senior level, with the credibility to influence and challenge
• Ambition to grow into a broader senior leadership role over time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where travel insurance is their fastest-growing product, you will have real ownership & influence and an opportunity to shape a product function.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready for your next big challenge, apply now!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Pension Product Owner

6‑Month Contract

£600/day (Inside IR35)

Midlands / Hybrid

I’m recruiting a Pension Product Owner for a well‑established UK financial services organisation. This contract offers end‑to‑end ownership of the pension product proposition, with a strong focus on product strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance rather than digital delivery.

You’ll take ownership across accumulation, retirement, and decumulation, helping ensure products deliver strong customer value and meet regulatory and commercial expectations.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

The Role

• Own workplace pensions, personal pensions/SIPPs, and retirement income solutions
• Define and evolve product strategy, design, and roadmap
• Shape contributions, charges, fund ranges, and default/lifestyle strategies
• Monitor AUM growth, retention, and value delivery
• Lead product governance, Consumer Duty, and VfM activity
• Act as the internal SME for pension products

About you

• Proven experience with UK pension products (workplace, SIPP, or retirement income)
• Strong understanding of pensions, investments, and fee structures
• Solid knowledge of FCA regulation and Consumer Duty
• Experience owning or shaping product strategy and lifecycle

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact contract suited to an experienced pensions product specialist who can hit the ground running.

For a confidential conversation, get in touch.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Programme Manager – Customer Technology

6‑month contract | Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing and customer‑enabling technology workstreams within a large, complex business and technology change programme.

This is a senior co-ordination role, acting as the delivery glue across multiple teams and platforms, ensuring plans are aligned, risks are managed and outcomes are delivered at pace.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the integrated programme plan across customer‑related technology workstreams
• Coordinate delivery across digital, app, instore and customer engagement teams
• Manage complex cross‑team and cross‑portfolio dependencies
• Drive strong delivery discipline, including milestones, RAID and critical path management
• Act as the main escalation point for risks and issues
• Produce clear programme reporting for senior stakeholders
• Own budget forecasting and tracking, working closely with Finance and Procurement

Experience required

• Strong programme management experience in large, complex retail environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams, platforms and third‑party suppliers
• Excellent stakeholder management across business and technology
• Confident with governance, reporting and financial management
• Structured, proactive and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets effectively (min £5m)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.