Senior Risk and Insurance Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organization is seeking a Senior Risk and Insurance Officer to enhance its risk management and insurance services. This role involves supporting the Council’s Risk Management Assurance Policy and coordinating the Risk and Insurance team. Ideal candidates will possess a CCAB qualification and strong financial acumen. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements while contributing to the betterment of Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a high-profile organization committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Flexi-time

Membership of Local Government Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a CCAB or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in local government risk and insurance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Council’s Risk Management Assurance Policy.
• Coordinate activities of the Risk and Insurance Officers.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Decision Making

Communication

Education

CCAB or equivalent qualification

Institute of Risk Management Certificate

Job description

Permanent, Full time, Part time, and Term Time only, will be considered

Bristol City Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation with over a £1bn annual revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Risk and Insurance Officer.

You will support the delivery of the Council’s Risk Management Assurance Policy and processes and support the delivery of a comprehensive insurance and claims handling service for the Council, its departments and key partners.

You will also deputise for the Risk and Insurance Manager and coordinate the activities of the Risk and Insurance Officers.

What do I need to apply?

You will hold a part or full CCAB (or equivalent qualification), have the ability to remain objective, ask challenging questions, plan, organise and make intelligent decisions, taking into account all relevant information and resources. You will also respond positively to challenges and encourage opportunities to explore new ideas to improve service delivery.

Local government risk and insurance experience would be an advantage for this role as would Institute of Risk Management Certificate, Association of Risk Management Registered Risk Provider or working toward either of those qualifications.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care to running our museums and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services and have ambitious capital and investment programmes for the city and to support people who live, work and visit in Bristol.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working arrangements, flexi-time and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

To apply please submit your CV to

• Full CCAB or Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management (or equivalent qualification).
• Sharp financial acumen to build robust commercial and economic models, define appropriate pricing strategies and ensure budgets & forecasts, including revenue and capital projections, are sound and support proposed changes.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, the financial markets, funding requirements and opportunities.

This role will be considered on a full time, part time or term time only basis. Please include your preference in the application.

No agencies please.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage applicants from women, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within our service area. Appointments will be made on merit.