6-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Council’s risk and insurance function.
  


• Ensure appropriate and effective insurance arrangements are in place across the organization.
  


• Support the development and continuous improvement of the risk management framework.
  


• Provide expert advice on risk and insurance matters to stakeholders.
  


• Ensure insurance claims are processed efficiently and in a timely manner.
  


• Oversee claims handling processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and cost control.
  


• Monitor claims trends and recommend improvements to reduce risk exposure.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in risk management and insurance within a public sector or large organization.
  


• Experience managing insurance claims and related processes.
  


• Experience leading teams and delivering services in a complex environment.
  


• Experience supporting or developing risk management frameworks.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant professional qualification in risk management, insurance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  


• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
  

Additional Information

• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
  


• The role closes on 21st June 2026, apply ASAP.