Insurance Compliance Manager

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government authority is seeking an experienced Insurance Specialist to provide technical leadership and support within the Insurance Team. Located in Morpeth, this full-time position involves a hybrid working model, where weekly office attendance is required. Ideal candidates will possess a strong insurance background and management skills, contributing to a strategic insurance service that meets the council's objectives.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar insurance role.
• Understanding of insurance regulation and principles.
• Ability to support and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality insurance service aligned with council aims.
• Provide leadership support to the Insurance Team.
• Review and improve insurance service operations.

Skills

Strong insurance background

Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Insurance Specialist with a degree of managing staff experience. This will be a full time role due to the demands of the job and based at County Hall in Morpeth. We normally attend the office once per week and as required above that. The rest of your time will be largely working from home. This post carries significant responsibilities and provides opportunities for a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate expert insurance knowledge and management skills. The Insurance Compliance Manager role will provide technical insurance and leadership support to the Insurance Team, be a key point of contact between the council's departments, senior managers and Insurance provider therefore good communications skills are essential to this post. You will need excellent teamwork, organisational and time management skills as these are key to meeting the expectations of service departments.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small team of claims handlers at the heart of the Council to deliver an effective, efficient and high-quality insurance service that meets the Council's strategic aims, objectives and statutory obligations.
• Provide technical insurance and leadership support to the Insurance Team and act as a key point of contact between council departments, senior managers and the Insurance provider.
• Strive to deliver a more effective service by continuously reviewing and improving how the Insurance and claims handling function operates, optimising use of technology.

Requirements

• Strong insurance background, preferably within a similar organisation, with a sound understanding of insurance regulation, case law and principles and how these are applied within a local government setting.
• Experience in managing staff and a commitment to the personal and continuous development of staff to maximise their potential.
• Ability to support and develop the team to provide timely and well-managed services.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Maybank (Head of Transactional Services) at [e-mail]

Why choose us?

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is "Land of Great Opportunities" for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Applications and Equality

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Further information: This is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

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