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Core Applications Manager (Insurance)
London (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite)
Salary up to £80,000 pa + benefits
Benefits include 10% pension, private medical, annual bonus
A leading international specialty insurer is seeking a strategic and operational Core Applications Manager. Reporting to the Head of Core Applications, you will drive partner value, foster cross-functional IT alignment, and help spearhead a major business relationship transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application Service Management: Oversee a critical software suite spanning policy administration, claims, and document management systems.
- Vendor & Offshore Management: Maximize quality and value across major global tech partners and offshore managed service providers.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Line of Business Engineering Leads to manage incidents, track bugs, and optimise delivery workflows.
- Incident Escalation: Coordinate the evaluation and resolution of high-impact (P1/P2) platform and system issues.
- Governance Frameworks: Deliver services aligned with ITIL processes, SDLC, and modern Agile project management methodologies.
Skills and experience:
- Experience within similar Applications Management role, from within the insurance industry (preferably Specialty / London Markets)
- Knowledge of core insurance applications (Guidewire, Newgen, Vertafore, Verisk, etc)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and commercial business leads.
- Strong service management experience with vendors, both on and off shore
- ServiceNow and AzureDevOps experience an advantage for incident resolution / recording / identification
- ITSM service management framework / ITIL / SDLC / Agile
Contact David Southwood – CPS Group UK
Identity Consultant
Professional Services - London, Greater London (Hybrid)
We are Kocho
Kocho recognise that technology on its own does not deliver change and offers technology adoption services alongside excellent technical consulting to enable our clients to achieve their business goals on their journey to Become Greater.
Our head office is in the heart of London’s West End and provides a comfortable working environment with flexible collaboration spaces that encourage our people to Become Greater with the aim to Do What’s Right.
We now have offices in Cardiff and Cape Town which follow the style of our London space.
Kocho is an equal opportunities employer. We make recruitment decisions based on qualifications, skill set and experiences. We consider all suitable candidates regardless of their age, sex, gender reassignment, race, religious beliefs, or lack thereof, marital status, disability or sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. This is mindset aligns with our company values as we understand that we are Better Together.
Job Purpose
The Identity Consultant is a delivery-focused role responsible for designing, building, and integrating Microsoft Entra-based identity solutions, with a primary focus on Entra Identity Governance (IGA) and modern API-driven provisioning. You will work directly with clients to implement lifecycle automation, governance controls, and system integrations that support secure and scalable identity management across hybrid and cloud environments.
This hands-on role requires strong technical implementation experience with Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, Logic Apps, and Graph API/SCIM-based provisioning, as well as the ability to translate requirements into working, automated solutions. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-impact identity projects that reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft Entra IGA Delivery
- Lead the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance components:
- Entra ID Provisioning API – configure solutions to align with Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) requirements.
- Lifecycle Workflows – automate user onboarding, offboarding, and change processes.
- Entitlement Management – manage access packages, access policies, and group memberships.
- Access Reviews – define and schedule reviews across groups, applications, and privileged roles.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) – configure role activation policies and just-in-time access.
- Map and model access policies that support business roles and audit requirements.
Provisioning and Integration
- Design and implement automatic provisioning to external systems using:
- HR-driven provisioning via Workday, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Microsoft Graph API and custom provisioning for bespoke or on-prem applications.
- SCIM-based connectors for SaaS applications.
- Develop or configure custom identity connectors where native options are unavailable.
- Build and maintain identity workflows using Logic Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.
- Integrate Entra with other systems such as ServiceNow, SuccessFactors, and on-prem directories.
Client Delivery
- Deliver hands-on identity implementations from design through to testing and go-live.
- Lead client workshops to gather requirements and translate them into practical configurations.
- Troubleshoot provisioning and governance issues in complex hybrid environments.
- Document configuration, runbooks, and operational procedures for transition to BAU support.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Work collaboratively with fellow consultants, architects, and project managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Mentor team members and support internal capability building in Microsoft Entra IGA.
- Contribute to reusable configuration templates, automation scripts, and service improvement.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Entra Identity Governance:
- Lifecycle Workflows, Entitlement Management, Access Reviews, PIM.
- Experience with automated provisioning to cloud and on-prem systems using:
- Microsoft Entra Provisioning Service (SCIM/Graph API)
- Integration with Workday, SAP, or custom HRIS platforms.
- Proven ability to implement and manage custom provisioning connectors.
- Proficiency with Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or equivalent for workflow automation.
- Strong scripting knowledge (e.g. PowerShell, Graph API queries).
- Deep understanding of modern identity protocols and lifecycle patterns (JML).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills in a client-facing environment.
Desirable
- Microsoft certifications (SC-300, SC-100, AZ-104).
- Experience integrating Entra with legacy directories or ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or infrastructure-as-code for Azure (Terraform/Bicep).
- Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) for legacy transitions.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering high-quality, fully integrated identity solutions using Microsoft Entra.
- Successfully implementing API-driven provisioning with full lifecycle automation.
- Helping clients adopt Entra IGA features to improve auditability, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Acting as a trusted technical consultant and problem solver throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Job Title
Security Classification: Public
Job Title IT Programme Manager – Risk & Compliance Programme
Reports To Senior Programme Manager (IT Portfolio Manager)
Grade Technical Tier 2
Security Classification: Public
Purpose To manage and deliver a critical, multi-year program of technology, change projects and cyber security projects. You should ideally have previous experience of delivering IT solutions in or for utilities clients. You should be adept at managing a portfolio of projects and/or programme of works in a largely outsourced environment. You will need to work at all levels of the organisation, experienced with handling multiple requirements and stakeholders concurrently, all whilst successfully influencing key decision making to ensure the IT Security Programme of works is initiated and delivered within the required timelines. You will report directly to the Senior Programme Manager and will work closely with Project Managers, IT PMO, IT Business Analysts and key business sponsors and stakeholders to support project definition, to initiate, plan and deliver projects, demonstrating strong governance and reporting progress tracking to plan.
Key Accountabilities
• Take ownership of the WWU IT Security Programme of project work and ensure delivery to time, budget, and quality measures
• Planning and scheduling tasks and activities in across multiple projects
• Tracking progress, and maintaining an accurate view of real time delivery against targets
• Identifying issues and risks and capturing these accurately, whilst working to address and mitigate where required
• Maintaining MS Project Plans and various work breakdown structures
• Coordinate activity between multiple internal and external groups
• Dynamically engage with all stakeholders daily, pushing forward critical work to ensure we deliver on time and to budget
• Liaise with service transition teams to ensure there are well documented plans to take new services into live operational support
• Taking accountability for the benefits realisation process
• Work closely with the Cyber Security Info-Sec Team to plan, deliver and support new technologies and solutions
• Coach and mentor project managers on best practice
• The role holder should be comfortable managing a team of Technology Project Managers.
Security Classification: Public
Technical Know- How & Skills
• Strong Project and Programme Management skills and experience • Excellent MS Project and Planner skills • Strong experience and skills in leading tools such as MS DevOps,
JIRA, Trello etc • Ability to track and monitor progress and report progress at different
levels (e.g. strategically – high level, operationally across the portfolio, and tactically within a given project)
• Equally comfortable and skilled working in a blended waterfall and agile environment
• Strong Project budget management skills, with the ability to accurately maintain project spend and forecasts, of both Capex and Opex
• Commercial and contractual awareness and understanding • Project governance best practice, and able to engage and deliver
clear messaging to Project Boards and Executive Leadership
Qualifications • Degree level education or equivalent - mandatory
• Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Project management qualification - mandatory
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent highly desirable
• ITIL experience / qualification desirable (helpful for interaction with IT Operations and Acceptance into Service)
Job Dimensions The role will be responsible for the operational management of a multi- million pound, multi-year budget. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager. Managing x3 WWU IT Project Managers with additional supplier and contingent resources as needed. Based in Wales & West House, Newport, subject to Hybrid Working
Linux Sysadmin Job Advert – May 2026 The opportunity: Role: Linux Sysadmin Loca3on: Remote, UK Type: Full 3me Start date: ASAP Salary: £37-45k Worktribe is a successful, friendly and fast-growing SaaS company providing a market-leading research and teaching plaLorm for universi3es. We have an exci3ng opportunity for a Linux Sysadmin to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be someone who can juggle on-call incident response and management along with day-to-day monitoring and infrastructure planning, tes3ng and development. You will be familiar with modern frameworks and be responsible for deploying, automa3ng, maintaining and improving the running of backend infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for providing centralised, end-to-end management of our SaaS plaLorm, security, and opera3ons. You’ll also be responsible for building, maintaining and documen3ng internal tools used by our development and implementa3on teams. Required abiliAes and experience:
• Strong Linux Sysadmin skills (par3cularly Ubuntu / Debian flavours) • Automated Provisioning (Ansible) • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security prac3ces • Solid scrip3ng skills (bash / python / php / powershell / ruby) • Version control: Git / Github • Experience as a Linux Sysadmin, DevOps Engineer or related so\ware
engineering role • Experience of technical documenta3on wri3ng • Experience monitoring SaaS systems running in the cloud • Wide knowledge of opera3ng system administra3on, programming languages,
cloud plaLorm deployment and networking • Strong problem solving abili3es
The ideal candidate also has:
• VMWare ideally including NSX • Redundancy and scaling in cloud deployment
LocaAon, travel and working hours: This is a remote-first role, but the successful candidate may be required to abend either our Bristol or Nodngham offices for up to 5 days a month. Working hours will be 35 hours per week between the hours of 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday. A working rota will be drawn up with the successful candidate. It is also worth no3ng that the successful candidate will be required to abend our Nodngham office regularly during the ini3al training period. Company benefits:
• 5% pension contribu3on • Personal Development Plans (PDPs) with individual learning budgets • Opt in Private Medical Insurance • Latest tech equipment • Cycle-to-Work scheme • Team breakfasts & random social events • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health • Free eye tests • Opportunity to volunteer and take part in fundraising events with our charity
partner Frank Water
How to apply: To apply, please email us at jobs@worktribe.com with your CV (subject line “Linux Sysadmin” | Your Name”). Your applica3on should include a covering leber detailing how you are suitable for this role. Please note that we are only accep3ng applica3ons from candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK. Note: This job descrip3on sets out key elements and responsibili3es of the role and is not exhaus3ve nor cons3tutes a contract. Du3es may be changed to meet changing needs or circumstances. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
£45k (could go up to £50k for the right person) – 3 days on site
We are currently recruiting for a Compliance Engineer for a permanent role based in Severn Beach, Bristol.
As a Compliance Engineer, you will be responsible for providing the Design, Production, Test, and Service departments with up-to-date guidance and support to ensure that our products comply with the latest relevant legislation.
Join us today and be a key player in driving our success!
Key Responsibilities : Work with NPI \ Engineering teams to ensure new products meet the relevant directives and standards.
Create, review and update product Technical File documents.
Conduct risk assessments.
Conduct assessments to regulatory and industry standards.
Identify non-conformities, recommend product and process changes, and initiate Fracas fault reports (FRNs).
Chair and write up safety reviews.
Support UL, CSA and Semi S2 inspections.
Conduct EMC emission measurements and support EMC immunity testing.
Work with other departments to develop and maintain product compliance.
Develop compliance guidelines and training classes for NPI \ Engineering teams.
Assist in developing Working Instructions, Test Procedures, and manual content.
Visit, when necessary, overseas customers and provide necessary support during customer visits to Plasma Technology.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably required by the Company.
Education/Qualifications : Engineering/Physical Sciences Degree would be ideal, but we are open to considering candidates with HNC/HND or other relevant formal qualifications.
Ideally, an electro-mechanical background with experience in plasma processing equipment.
Professional Skills/Abilities: Balanced, practical, logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
Good attention to detail, focused on getting the task done at a reasonable pace.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.
Benefits: In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days of annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.