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Better Together

Highams becomes Sanderson– offering increased capability opportunities in the Insurance, Life & Pensions and Wealth management market.

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From Tuesday 1st July, Highams will take on the Sanderson brand, strengthening it’s capability and offering to clients, with the same expertise and specialist team.

Highams have been sourcing specialist Business and Technology Transformation professionals for the Insurance, Life & Pensions, Wealth Management sectors since 1983.

In 2021, Sanderson acquired Highams to offer growth and increased opportunities into the Financial Services market and over the past four years, Highams and Sanderson have been working in collaboration to deliver Permanent and Contract solutions to clients.

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  • testimonial
    “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Highams.  Sanderson is a business we have worked with for a long time and being part of them, will mean we can accelerate our growth plans and significantly expand the range of services we can offer our clients”
    Denise Morris, Insurance Practice Lead, Sanderson

Sanderson & Highams Partnership

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Get in Touch with the Team

  • Denise Morris

    Denise Morris

    • Insurance Practice Lead – Strategic Accounts

    Denise has been at the forefront of Insurance recruitment for over 30 years and has established herself as the go-to talent partner for leading names in Insurance and the London Market. Having helped launch and scale some of the most complex delivery programmes, Denise is instrumental in shaping how organisations find the talent they need to innovate, transform, and grow. Her strength lies in her consultative approach, strong relationship building and a focus on strategic fit.

  • Rupert Morton

    Rupert Morton

    • Senior Consultant

    Rupert has 20 years experience working in recruitment and specialises in recruiting the people that lead innovation and transformation within Wealth Management, Platforms and Pensions sectors. Having built a strong understanding of his markets, he is committed to providing a high level of service to clients looking to deliver projects, grow and evolve their businesses, as well as candidates looking for the next step in their careers.

  • Susanne Castle

    Susanne Castle

    • Major Accounts Manager - Insurance

    Susanne brings 30 years of expertise in the Insurance and London Market space, earning a reputation as a trusted partner to some of the most respected names in the industry. She specialises in supporting recruitment campaigns for large-scale transformation projects and excels in strategic account management. Known for her consultative approach and focus on building long-term relationships, Susanne plays a pivotal role in helping organisations attract and retain the talent they need to deliver lasting change and drive success.

What Makes Us Different?

Our consultants have unrivalled personal networks, supported by a diligently indexed business and skills database, ensuring we can access active and passive candidates with the right skills and attributes at the right time.

35 years of industry experience has enabled our customers to benefit from the detailed insight we provide into all aspects of the recruitment process. Our knowledge enables clients to approach staffing and people management with strategy and confidence.

We are proud of the continuity, excellent service, specialist recruitment knowledge and informed market intelligence we have become widely known for.

“They achieved an unprecedented 100% success rate in my placements. From a client perspective working with them is a pleasure. They fully understand their market, the recruiting managers requirements and deliver on promise by providing quality individuals to the specification. I have, and will continue to recommend them as a leading recruitment solution.”

Michael Valentine,
Chief Marketing Officer, Pensions & Investments

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  • testimonial
    “With our combined strengths and experiences, we can accelerate our ability to develop offerings into the financial sector and expand our ongoing contribution to our clients in the UK and globally. Together, we can help organisations around the world meet their most complex talent challenges.”
    Jon Ball, CEO, Sanderson

News & Case Studies

  • Scaling at Pace: A Case Study in Expert Permanent Hiring to Bolster Change Capability
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    Scaling at Pace: A Case Study in Expert Permanent Hiring to Bolster...

    A global Insurance company came to Sanderson needing to address their change management delivery and capability. Working as a strategic partner, our team delivered at pace and in a way that would set this client up for the future. Read on to...

    Denise Morris
    • Written by:
      Denise Morris
    • Insurance Practice Lead – Strategic Accounts
  • From London to Leeds: Regional Trends in UK Insurance Vacancies
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    From London to Leeds: Regional Trends in UK Insurance Vacancies

    In this blog we breakdown which regions across the UK currently have the biggest share of insurance vacancies as well as exploring reasons why some regions have a greater proportion of these roles than others.

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • The Most Sought-After Skills in the UK Insurance Industry Right Now
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    The Most Sought-After Skills in the UK Insurance Industry Right Now

    The UK insurance industry is currently undergoing a major transformation as technology, automation and market pressures reshape recruitment. Here we explore which skills are the most sought after and which are seeing decline in the UK Insurance...

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • Our Top 6 Predictions for Financial Services Hiring Trends in 2026
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    Our Top 6 Predictions for Financial Services Hiring Trends in 2026

    With the signals clear that financial services employers are beginning to re-engage with long-term workforce planning, in this blog we get stuck into some of our six top predictions for Financial Services hiring throughout the rest of 2026.

    Tom Moss
    • Written by:
      Tom Moss
    • Head of Client Solutions
  • Financial Services Hiring Trends Annual Report 2025
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    Financial Services Hiring Trends Annual Report 2025

    We’re pleased to present Sanderson’s brand-new Hiring Trends Report focusing on Digital, Technology, Change and Transformation hiring in the Financial Services sector during 2025.

    Will Boney
    • Written by:
      Will Boney
    • Managing Director- Recruitment Services
  • Umbrella Reforms 2026: Your Questions Answered
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    Umbrella Reforms 2026: Your Questions Answered

    Do you feel ready for the Umbrella Reforms due to come into effect later this Spring? Don't worry, we're here to help! This blog provides answers to key questions asked and answered in the informative Q&A session during our recent webinar...

    Will Boney
    • Written by:
      Will Boney
    • Managing Director- Recruitment Services
  • Hiring Insights for the UK Financial Services Sector: November
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    Hiring Insights for the UK Financial Services Sector: November

    We’ve teamed up with VacancySoft to sum up the latest trends in the UK Financial Services market during November in a handy Report. Find out more here…

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • Hiring Insights for the UK Financial Services Sector: October
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    Hiring Insights for the UK Financial Services Sector: October

    We’ve teamed up with VacancySoft to sum up the latest trends in the UK Financial Services market during October in a handy Report. Find out more here…

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • The Impact of AI and BPA on Actuarial Career Paths
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    The Impact of AI and BPA on Actuarial Career Paths

    In this blog we’ll get stuck into what a typical Actuary career path looks like and discuss the potential impacts of AI and BPA on this role.

    George Mohan
    • Written by:
      George Mohan
    • Senior Consultant specialising in Actuarial, London
  • Financial Services Hiring Trends Report H1 2025
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    Financial Services Hiring Trends Report H1 2025

    We’re pleased to present Sanderson’s brand-new Hiring Trends Report focusing on Digital, Technology, Change and Transformation hiring in the Financial Services sector in H1 2025.

    Will Boney
    • Written by:
      Will Boney
    • Managing Director- Recruitment Services
  • Latest Hiring Insights for the London Financial Services Market
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    Latest Hiring Insights for the London Financial Services Market

    We’ve teamed up with VacancySoft to sum up the latest trends we’ve been seeing in the London Financial Services market over the last few months in a handy Report.

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • Pension Reform and Private Markets: What it Means for Talent in Financial Services
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    Pension Reform and Private Markets: What it Means for Talent in...

    The UK pensions sector is on the cusp of a transformation that will have far-reaching implications, not just for savers, but for the entire financial services sector. Learn what the proposed changes are and what they might mean for talent and hiring...

    Rupert Morton
    • Written by:
      Rupert Morton
    • Senior Consultant

Get in Touch to Discuss your Talent Challenges

Denise Morris

Denise Morris

Insurance Practice Lead – Strategic Accounts

Denise has been at the forefront of Insurance recruitment for over 30 years and has established herself as the go-to talent partner for leading names in Insurance and the London Market. Having helped launch and scale some of the most complex delivery programmes, Denise is instrumental in shaping how organisations find the talent they need to innovate, transform, and grow. Her strength lies in her consultative approach, strong relationship building and a focus on strategic fit.