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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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    “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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    “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

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  • What’s Happening with Financial Services Recruitment in London?
    Reading Time: 3 mins

    What’s Happening with Financial Services Recruitment in London?

    Our latest Annual Report delves into how hiring demand was split across the UK and what the most in demand roles were across the financial services sector. But what did the data show us about trends in London?

    Joss Collins
    • Written by:
      Joss Collins
    • Regional Director London
  • Annual Report: Financial Services Hiring Trends
    Reading Time: 5 mins

    Annual Report: Financial Services Hiring Trends

    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 2024.

    Will Boney
    • Written by:
      Will Boney
    • Managing Director- Recruitment Services
  • Meet Leah Jones and our Operations Delivery Team
    Reading Time: 4 mins

    Meet Leah Jones and our Operations Delivery Team

    Leah tells her story of working with a large client in the Financial Services sector who were experiencing an unprecedented demand in sales and customer service hiring. Take a look at how we helped...

    Leah Jones
    • Written by:
      Leah Jones
    • Head of Delivery - MSP & Operations

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.