Risk Management & Insurance Officer

Schools’ Choice; Rugby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority is seeking a Risk Management and Insurance Officer to lead risk management and manage insurance functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector risk and insurance and will excel in governance and compliance frameworks. This temporary role offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Council's operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector risk and insurance.
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's risk management strategy.
• Manage the full insurance portfolio.
• Provide expert advice on strategic and operational risk.
• Maintain the Strategic Risk Register.
• Deliver training on risk management.

Skills

Public sector risk and insurance

Governance and compliance understanding

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Overview

Risk Management and Insurance Officer, Rugby Borough Council Corporate Assurance and Improvement Team, Temporary Contract, Competitive Day Rate

We're recruiting on behalf of Rugby Borough Council for a Risk Management and Insurance Officer to lead and develop their corporate risk and insurance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to shape strategic risk frameworks and manage a diverse insurance portfolio within a forward-thinking local authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's risk management strategy and embed best practice across all departments
• Manage the full insurance portfolio, including claims handling and renewals
• Provide expert advice on strategic and operational risk, supporting governance and resilience
• Maintain the Strategic Risk Register and ensure alignment with corporate priorities
• Deliver training and promote a strong risk-aware culture
• Liaise with senior managers, committees, and external partners on risk and insurance matters

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in public sector risk and insurance
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and performance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead change and embed risk culture across an organisation

This is a temporary role offered on a competitive day rate, with the chance to make a real impact in a high-profile council setting.

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