Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Risk and Insurance Specialist for a local authority on a 12 month interim contract.

You main role will be to:

• Manage and direct the staff within Insurance services and to ensure the achievement of the objectives set out in the Risk Management and Insurance Service Plan.
• Develop, implement and review the policy relating to Risk Financing, encompassing the businesses insurance programme and risk self-retention strategy in order to protect the assets and liabilities of the business.
• Lead on the development and implementation of its Risk Management Strategy
• Lead on the provision of Risk Management Training
• Provide specialist advice and consultancy on Risk Management, Insurance and Liability issues
• Coordinate the Risk Management Register
• Manage and coordinate the Risk and Insurance financial responsibilities
• Lead the management of the insurance and risk service

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Risk Management and Insurance practice, principles, and procedures and their application to the specific requirements of the Public Sector
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of legal liability claims against Local Authorities, and the requirements of the related Civil Procedure rules and litigation process
• Extensive insurance experience and it’s application to the requirements of the Public Sector
• Experience of claims handling within the Public Sector 
• Management and supervision of staff
• Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance or equivalent

The role will be a mixture of home based working and office attendance as needed by the business. 

Day rate: Approx £475 per day via a umbrella company (Negotiable)

Please apply today for immediate consideration.