Risk and Insurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke and Deane; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Risk and Insurance Manager to lead financial transformation in a dynamic environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage risk and insurance processes, engage with stakeholders, and drive improvements in financial practices. Candidates will thrive in a supportive yet challenging atmosphere, contributing to the organization's resilience and strategic goals. If you are ready to make a real difference and possess a strong background in risk management, this position is a career-defining opportunity that promises growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management and insurance is essential.
• Proficient in budget management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget management and ensure effective risk practices.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and drive improvements.

Skills

Risk Management

Insurance Management

Claims Handling

Procurement Skills

Microsoft Tools

Agresso Accounting System

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Management

Education

Fully Qualified in Risk Management

Tools

Agresso

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Risk and Insurance Manager

Client: Slough Borough Council

Location: Slough / Hybrid

Salary: £45,718 - £50,788

Closing date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Risk & Insurance Manager to join our team. This role would appeal to a dynamic manager with experience in risk management and insurance. The ideal candidate will have a corporate risk background as well as insurance management, claims handling and procurement skills, and be adept with technology, including Microsoft tools and the Agresso accounting system.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee budget management and control
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
3. Drive the working practice and ensure effective risk management
4. Understand and manage risk management requirements
5. Update the risk management framework and provide corporate risk quarterly updates
6. Ensure directives have the necessary support and information
7. Challenge the status quo and drive change in respect of risk and insurance

What You Will Do:

1. Manage budgets and control financial aspects of risk management
2. Engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships
3. Drive improvements in working practices of risk management
4. Update and review risk management frameworks and corporate risk updates

Your Skills:

1. Experienced in risk management
2. Insurance, claims handling and insurance procurement skills
3. Proficient with Microsoft tools and Agresso accounting system
4. Excellent budget management and control abilities
5. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
6. Proactive and driven with a strong aptitude for numbers
7. Good data management and mining skills
8. Fully qualified, with a preference for candidates with a background in risk management

Are you ready to lead and transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a risk & insurance professional who wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.