Insurance & Risk Manager — Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Epping Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 4-Week Contract

Hybrid Working – 3 Days On-Site

Bi-Weekly Pay

Opportunity to lead insurance and risk

Strategic role with influence across治理

Job summary

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a seasoned Insurance & Risk Manager to oversee its insurance and corporate risk operations. The role manages the insurance programme, claims processes, procurement activities, and the corporate risk register. On-site presence is required three days a week.

The ideal candidate will provide expert advice, ensure robust risk management practices, and lead a strategic program across governance, risk, and corporate services within a local authority setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Insurance experience

Risk management

Tenders & procurement

Governance & compliance

Corporate risk register

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentations

Education

CII qualification

Job description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a seasoned Insurance & Risk Manager to oversee its insurance and corporate risk operations. The role manages the insurance programme, claims processes, procurement activities, and the corporate risk register. On-site presence is required three days a week.

The ideal candidate will provide expert advice, ensure robust risk management practices, and lead a strategic program across governance, risk, and corporate services within a local authority setting.