Pioneer Pillars

Connecting future pioneers with the talent of tomorrow across…

Software & Development

Technology is at the forefront of most companies formed in the last 10 years. With it once being merely used to support the business, the use of cutting-edge tech now pushes a company forward to become industry leaders and central to success. Good code cannot be understated.

Software development is the backbone of IT and we support leading tech businesses in finding highly skilled programmers and those who support it. In doing this we pay close attention to the latest trends in the IT market, from new programming tools to the latest applications.

Our recruitment portfolio covers Developers across all programming languages, front and backend, all from conceptualisation to release and support.

The roles we work cover the full development lifecycle: Software Engineers front to backend and Fullstack all levels from Developer through Senior, Principal to Manager. Test Engineers, QA and Application Support. These cover the core development languages such as C#.Net, Java, C++, PHP, Node.JS, Python down to low level programming.

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Cyber Security & Cloud

Technology has moved at an incredible speed and provides us with even more opportunity to develop and grow. Cloud Computing has certainly changed the way we work and utilise technology. It has pushed forward the ability for scalability and operational efficiency, all with providing a cost reduction.

The way the world has had to adapt and change the way it works, Cloud Computing has been a saviour, allowing staff to continue working remotely. However, it does pose challenges and risks, both to Security and how safe Cloud Computing is for organisations.

Cloud Security is a great focus here at Pioneer Search working with industry leading clients and candidates alike, solving complex Cloud Security issues. Why not contact us today and understand how we can support you Cloud & Security hiring needs.

Our consultants have expertise in delivering across Architecture, Engineering and leadership within the Cloud and Security space. Typical roles we recruit for being Cloud Architects/Engineers, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, SOC Engineers and Penetration testers.

We have expertise in permanent, FTC, Contractors and Senior Interim hires. 

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Data & Analytics

The Data & Analytics team at Pioneer Search is here to support the ongoing introduction of new data technologies, techniques and approaches. We continually strive to deliver a highly tailored service to both candidates and clients alike and aim to build the best talent pools in this ever-evolving market. 

Our client base includes MedTech, InsurTech, Asset Management, Trading Exchanges, Specialty Insurance companies and many of the FTSE 250 businesses.  

Our expertise covers roles such as Chief Data Officer, Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, BI Developer, SQL Developer, Database Administrator and PhD graduates.  

We have expertise in permanent, FTC, Contractors and Senior Interim hires. 

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IT Projects | Change & Transformation

We have a dedicated team that supports the Project Management, IT Change and Transformation market and over the past decade have delivered on M&A divestment programmes, BREXIT, Data Centre Cloud Projects, Regulatory & Compliance team moves. We operate mainly in the UK with a focus in London across Banking, Insurance, London Markets, Trading Exchanges, and Consulting.  

Our expertise covers roles such as Head of Change / Project directors, Programme Managers / Project Managers, Transformation & Change roles, Business Architecture / TOM, Business Analysis / Business Strategy & Communications, Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Delivery Managers   

We have expertise in permanent, FTC, Contractors and Senior Interim hires. 

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London Market

The Pioneer Search London Market team is our market specific team that is dedicated to recruiting for the top Lloyd's Syndicates, MGA, Reinsurance and Specialty Insurance businesses across the UK. The team has a dedicated Account Management model that only recruits across this market and therefore has access to real-time market trends, salary benchmarking and movement in the market.  

The team will support hiring across the following teams:

  • Technology  

  • Cyber & Cloud  

  • Data & Analytics  

  • IT Projects, Change & Transformation   

We have expertise in Permanent, FTC, Contractors, and Senior Interim hires.  

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Pioneer Executive Search

Our Founding Director, Mark Warburton, leads the Executive Search capabilities at Pioneer Search. He takes a fully hands-on approach in supporting your senior directives.

After starting his career as an insurance broker, Mark moved to London. He soon joined a team specialising in the modernisation of Investment Banking trade floors, moving an entire industry from voice to electronic trading. After 3 highly successful years, he decided to set up his first agency and, over the next decade, built a team that supplied to Asset Managers, Capital Markets and the deeply secretive world of Hedge Funds. His clients were primarily in London, with his international team covering Benelux, Frankfurt, Paris, MENA & APAC.

Mark helped C-suite leaders to build Front Office electronic trading teams, black box quant functions, and delivered on divestment programmes throughout the banking crisis of 2008. He featured on BBC News for his advisory role in helping the execs and workers of Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns navigate the credit crunch.

After a successful exit from his first enterprise and a year off to spend time with his two young daughters, Pioneer Search was launched. Mark has consistently been a trusted advisor to the C-suite, providing thorough, direct and honest consultation, leading the business from the front with an obsession on quality and relationships.

Truly boutique and deeply specialist, Pioneer Search exclusively supports the London Market. What were once Traders and Quants, are now Underwriters and Actuaries – it is clear that (re)insurance is amid a steady, but monumental shift. During this period of industry-wide modernisation, Mark is driven to provide expert counsel at the exec level.

Specialty search partners of the Commercial and Specialty industry.

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