Risk and Insurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Slough; On-site; 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 Slough. This dynamic role involves overseeing risk management practices, managing budgets, and fostering stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in risk management and insurance, complemented by excellent skills in procurement and technology. Join a supportive team focused on career development and make a significant impact on the financial landscape. If you're ready to embrace challenges and drive change, this is your chance to shine in a career-defining opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget management and control.
• Drive improvements in risk management practices.
• Update and review risk management frameworks.

Skills

Risk Management

Insurance Management

Claims Handling

Procurement Skills

Microsoft Tools

Agresso Accounting System

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Fully Qualified in Risk Management

Tools

Agresso Accounting System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description: Risk and Insurance Manager

Client: Slough Borough Council

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 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. Join our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.

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, along with insurance management, claims handling, 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 effective risk management practices
4. Understand and manage risk management requirements
5. Update the risk management framework and provide quarterly corporate risk updates
6. Ensure directives are supported with the necessary information
7. Challenge the status quo and promote change in risk and insurance processes

What You Will Do:

1. Manage budgets and oversee financial aspects of risk management
2. Engage with stakeholders and foster strong relationships
3. Drive improvements in risk management practices
4. Update and review risk management frameworks and corporate risk reports

Your Skills:

• Experience in risk management
• Insurance, claims handling, and procurement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and Agresso accounting system
• Excellent budget management and control skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive, driven, with strong numerical aptitude
• Good data management and analysis skills
• Fully qualified, preferably with a risk management background

Are you ready to lead and transform Slough's financial landscape? We seek resilient, adaptable professionals capable of developing sustainable strategies, driving procurement excellence, and supporting broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and view challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. This is a career-defining opportunity for those willing to step up, challenge the status quo, and create impact. If you are a risk & insurance professional eager to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

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For an informal conversation and to learn more, please contact Brian Gallagher via [contact details].