Strategic Insurance & Risk Manager (Contract)

Essex County Council; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks an Insurance and Risk Manager for a short-term contract. The role involves leading the insurance function, procuring contracts, and maintaining the risk register, with on-site work three days per week.

The post requires extensive knowledge of insurance management, risk handling, and governance within local government. Ideal for experienced professionals available for a 4-week engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing insurance programmes and risk in a large organisation.
• Ability to procure and renew insurance contracts successfully.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk registers and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the insurance and risk function and provide specialist advice.
• Procure and manage the Council's insurance contracts and renewals.
• Maintain and improve the corporate risk register with managers.
• Provide strategic insight to shape the Council's insurance position.

Skills

Insurance management

Risk management

Tendering

Governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Essex County Council seeks an Insurance and Risk Manager for a short-term contract. The role involves leading the insurance function, procuring contracts, and maintaining the risk register, with on-site work three days per week.

The post requires extensive knowledge of insurance management, risk handling, and governance within local government. Ideal for experienced professionals available for a 4-week engagement.