Assistant Risk Manager

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Hirael; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager to take charge of operational risk management functions including insurance and claims handling. The role involves supporting the Risk Manager and overseeing policies and incident investigations while working in a dynamic environment that may require flexibility in working hours. Benefits include extensive leave, health benefits, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health benefits including healthcare scheme

Flexi time/Time Off in Lieu

Education support

Qualifications

• Daily operational responsibility for Risk Management service.
• Support the Risk Manager in service delivery.
• Assist in planning and delivery of event safety and Emergency Planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain policies for operational and strategic Risk Management.
• Deputize for the Risk Manager as needed.
• Manage Insurance and Claims Handling processes.

Job description

The post holder will have daily operational and development responsibility for the Risk Management service. The post holder will support the Risk Manager in the delivery of the Service Unit functions and have specific responsibility for policies and procedures in relation to operational and strategic Risk Management, Insurance, Incident and Claims Investigations and Claims Handling. Additional functions will include deputising for the Risk manager, providing support in the planning and delivery of event safety, Emergency Planning and Response, Corporate Governance, promoting the service and supporting the Manager in the development and implementation of Service Risk Registers and Business Plans. Please note

• There is 1 permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week.
• Based in City Hall, Bangor but may be required to work at any other location within the Borough.
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise
• Applicants must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire.
• All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly.
• Please see attached additional job related information.

Applicants should note that while health and safety remains a Council priority, the main responsibility for the provision of health and safety advice is provided by a separate dedicated Corporate Health and Safety team and is not a function of the role of the Assistant Risk Manager.

Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service (pro rata).
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexi time/ Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period
• Plus much more…