Ascot Group

About the Company

Ascot Group is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group with a record of underwriting excellence and superior claims service. Founded in 2001, Ascot provides a broad range of property and casualty products to customers worldwide through its Lloyd's and Bermuda market platforms. In the United States, Ascot provides specialized insurance products to small and mid-sized businesses as well as offering underwriting services to high-quality carrier and syndicate partners.

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Company Name

Ascot Group

Job Title

Vice President, Infrastructure Operations & Services

Job Description

**Job title:** Vice President, Infrastructure Operations & Services **Role Summary:** Lead and manage a global Infrastructure DevOps and Database team, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and hands‑on support. Drive automation, efficiency, and secure cloud adoption (Azure) while ensuring compliance, risk alignment, and high‑quality service delivery across the organization. **Expectations:** * Deliver 10+ years of progressive technology leadership. * Oversee a diverse, geographically distributed team and external vendors. * Translate business needs into technical solutions, maintain secure and compliant operations. * Mentor and develop team members to reach full potential. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. **Technical Leadership** – Guide design, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure and DevOps services. 2. **Process & Procedure Development** – Create, refine, and document operational procedures and best‑practice guides. 3. **Automation & Efficiency** – Identify and implement automation that improves productivity and service quality. 4. **Incident Investigation & Remediation** – Lead root‑cause analysis, implement fixes, and establish prevention strategies. 5. **ITIL Application** – Apply ITIL frameworks to incident, problem, change, and release management. 6. **Resource & Capacity Management** – Plan, allocate, and monitor resources; manage shortages by reallocation and escalation to senior management. 7. **Project Support** – Collaborate with project managers on resource planning and process alignment. 8. **Compliance & Security** – Ensure adherence to risk, audit, and “Secure by Design” policies across all systems. 9. **Cross‑Functional Communication** – Translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and external partners. **Required Skills:** * Leadership and team management (global teams, cross‑functional). * Deep expertise in Azure Cloud services, modern DevOps practices, and database administration. * Strong understanding of IT security principles and continuous protection improvement. * Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., scripting, CI/CD pipelines). * Familiarity with ITIL processes and product lifecycle management. * Data‑driven decision making using portfolio analytics. * Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to produce technical and business documentation. **Required Education & Certifications:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Advanced certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, ITIL® V4 Managing Successful Change and/or ITIL Foundation, Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). ---

Iselin, United states

Hybrid

Senior

19-10-2025

Company Name

Ascot Group

Job Title

Learning & Development Coordinator - 12mth FTC

Job Description

**Job Title** Learning & Development Coordinator – 12 Month FTC **Role Summary** Provide end‑to‑end support for Learning & Development (L&D) across London and Bermuda, focusing on compliance training, core learning programmes, early‑career initiatives, onboarding, career planning, and performance metrics. Act as the primary liaison between business leaders, HR, recruiting, and external training vendors to deliver a seamless learning experience aligned with organisational objectives. **Expectations** * Deliver L&D functions for a 12‑month maternity cover term, maintaining continuity in training programmes. * Ensure timely compliance with SMCR and other regulatory requirements. * Manage and optimise the use of learning platforms (Percipio, Skillcast). * Provide accurate reporting and insights to HR, Compliance and Global Talent Management. **Key Responsibilities** 1. **Training & Compliance Management** – Register, book, and track all internal and external courses; maintain the compliance training queue in Skillcast; secure study agreements; maintain SMCR compliance logs; report completion rates. 2. **Learning Program Development** – Promote and configure Percipio courses; stay current on market learning initiatives; organize knowledge‑sharing sessions, lunch‑and‑learns, quarterly inductions; support global L&D initiatives (mentoring schemes, leadership programmes). 3. **Early Careers & Onboarding** – Coordinate US/UK early‑career programmes, including summer internships; deliver onboarding after probation; coordinate role‑specific training, introductions, and progress tracking. 4. **Career Path Planning** – Facilitate career consultations, mentoring, job‑shadowing, and skills assessment resources to support employee progression. 5. **Metrics & Reporting** – Collect and analyse training data; design dashboards; prepare regular reports on training participation, completion rates, and learning outcomes for compliance, risk, and talent teams. **Required Skills** * Strong organisational and project‑management capabilities. * Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) – experience with Percipio, Skillcast or equivalent. * Knowledge of SMCR and general compliance training requirements. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Data analysis competence – use of reporting tools, dashboards, and metrics interpretation. * Ability to thrive in a cross‑regional environment (London & Bermuda). **Required Education & Certifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional L&D certifications preferred (e.g., CPLP, SHRM‑LT, ATD CP). * Prior experience in compliance or regulated L&D environments is an advantage.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

15-11-2025