Risk and Insurance Officer Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
- Job reference: CO03 - 1683
- Level 6.
- Salary: £31,099 - £35,411 per annum fully inclusive (pro rata) plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 is also payable.
- Full time 37 hours.
- Location: Slough / hybrid.
- Closing date: 11th August 2023
- Interviews: w/c 14th August 2023.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance and Commercial Services Management team, as a Risk and Insurance Officer. This role will provide vital support to the Risk and Insurance Manager in providing a comprehensive and high-quality service to the council and its related companies and partners. The role represents a great opportunity for someone develop and enhance their current skills whilst obtaining exposure to a wide range of senior officers within the organisation on strategically important matters.
Slough Borough Council's Finance and Commercial team is undergoing huge transformation and is looking for new team members to be key players in its change and improvement journey. SBC has faced unprecedented challenges in recent times but has now developed a recovery and improvement plan which along with the commitment and hard work of officers and members is beginning to make a positive impact. It will be challenging but you will have an almost unique opportunity to be part of a team that will help re-build the council and its finances.
The Finance and Commercial services team are crucial to helping the council deliver on its ambitious new plans.
What you'll be doing
- Provide support for the Risk and Insurance Manager and professional leadership in respect of the council’s insurance arrangements and the management of the council’s insurance section.
- Support on the procurement of the council’s insurance programme ensuring compliance with the Insurance Act 2015.
- Collaborate with service areas and contribute to the development of loss control strategies to improve the council’s insurance risk profile.
- Lead the council’s insurance claims handling arrangements to ensure they are handled in a professional and timely manner.
- Support the development of the council’s approach to risk management.
What you'll have
We encourage development, ambition and progression so even if you don't have all the skills / experience, please do consider applying as full training and support are offered.
- Part qualified IRM or studying towards similar risk or insurance qualifications or a Degree or relevant knowledge and experience.
- Experience working in an insurance and risk management environment.
- Experience of working with a claims management IT system.
- A good understanding of the issues facing local government and those relevant to service/functional responsibilities.
Our offer to you
In this role, you will work within a rapidly changing environment which is under intense scrutiny. You will be part of a team where you will be required to play an important role in helping to deliver the corporate plan ensuring full integration with financial plans. Slough Borough Council is a challenging but rewarding place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. You will have the opportunity to leave a legacy both within the company and community. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
With significant challenges come significant opportunities – for the right candidate.
Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:
- flexible and hybrid working options with an expectation of at least 2 days per week in the office
- generous holiday entitlement - 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- generous pension scheme
- wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments amongst others.
- our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
- tax - free childcare and childcare services
- discounted car parking
- season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
In our office we’re assembling the best minds in public sector reform. If that’s you, then this could be a career defining move for you.
How to apply
Please apply below, quoting the correct reference number for the specific role you are applying for and submitting your CV and your supporting statement:
- Apply online
- Risk and Insurance Job Description and Person Specification (PDF 467kB)
We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [email protected] quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.
We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. We value diversity.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants therefore, please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
