Insurance & Risk Manager – Initial 4-Week Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

Insurance Management

• Oversee all insurance-related activities within the Council.
  
  


• Administer the Council's insurance programme and handle annual renewals.
  
  


• Lead and manage insurance tenders and procurement processes.
  
  


• Oversee insurance policies, claims procedures, and maintain claims records.
  
  


• Collaborate with insurers, brokers, legal advisors, and stakeholders.
  
  


• Offer professional insurance guidance to Members, senior officers, and managers.
  
  


• Ensure comprehensive insurance coverage for all Council operations.
  
  

Risk Management

• Maintain and enhance the Council's Corporate Risk Register.
  
  


• Collaborate with managers to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
  
  


• Formulate strategies to minimize corporate and operational risk exposure.
  
  


• Prepare reports and updates for senior leadership and governance bodies.
  
  


• Advocate for best practice risk management across all departments.
  
  

Strategic & Corporate Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on insurance and risk issues.
  
  


• Support service transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
  
  


• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
  
  


• Represent the Council in meetings, committees, and external forums as needed.
  
  


• Contribute to cross-service projects and organizational goals.
  
  

Essential

• Extensive senior-level insurance experience in a complex organization.
  
  


• Proven experience in leading insurance tenders, renewals, and procurement activities.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Insurance Programmes
    
    
  
  
  • Claims Management
    
    
  
  
  • Corporate Risk Management
    
    
  
  
  • Governance and Compliance
    
    
  
  


• Experience in maintaining and managing corporate risk registers.
  
  


• Excellent skills in stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence.
  
  


• Experience in presenting recommendations and reports to senior management.
  
  


• Demonstrated success in driving service improvements and organizational change.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Government.
  
  


• Professional Insurance Qualification (CII or equivalent).
  
  


• Risk Management qualification.
  
  


• Experience with Audit, Governance, or Risk Committees.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £44.48 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• Initial 4-Week Contract
  
  


• Hybrid Working – 3 Days On-Site
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to lead insurance and risk management activities within a Local Authority.
  
  


• Strategic role with influence across governance, risk, and corporate services.
  
  


• Exposure to complex insurance, procurement, and risk management projects.