Alex Holliday

Director | Permanent Recruitment

What I Do at Pioneer

I lead Pioneer's Permanent Recruitment team, delivering bespoke IT staffing solutions within the Specialty Insurance sector.

My role involves building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and hiring managers, understanding their unique permanent recruitment needs, and providing tailored solutions to ensure long-term retention of top-tier talent.

I am also a Community Ambassador for Nexus Connect, a community hub that connects, educates, and inspires the talented professionals that make up the London Market.

Typical Roles I Recruit For

I work closely with clients to secure specialist permanent talent for critical transformation and technology initiatives.

My focus is on senior and specialist permanent roles, including:

• Software & Development
• Cyber Security & Cloud
• Data & Analytics
• IT Projects | Change & Transformation
• London Market

Permanent Solutions

Our on-demand permanent hiring solution is tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses aiming to grow their teams strategically.

Whether your hiring needs are occasional or you're looking to scale, our solution provides seamless support to ensure you find the right fit.

Recent Projects

I've supported a range of clients across the London and Specialty Insurance market, placing permanent talent into critical functions, including:

• Sourcing multiple Heads of Infrastructure to drive modernisation
• Building a Systems Analyst team to support entry into the London Market
• Delivering Guidewire specialists to support multiple platform migrations
• Recruiting a Senior Delivery Manager to lead cloud transformation
• Placing an IT Operations Lead to stabilise service and supplier performance

Each project required deep market insight and a tailored, strategic approach.

What happens after Pride?

In my recent article, "What happens after Pride? Real inclusion doesn't end when the parades do", I reflect on creating genuinely inclusive workplaces beyond seasonal visibility.

I advocate for proactive, year-round inclusion, humanised messaging, and safe spaces for candidates to ask questions, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.