We are looking for proactive Risk and Insurance Manager to lead our external insurance arrangements, Risk Management Strategy, and Risk Management Champions group.

You will manage our self insurance provision and actuarial assessments, negotiate insurance premiums, and oversee claims settlements. You will also develop our Risk Management Strategy and train our team in managing risk.

You will be a skilled leader who can drive change, preferably with experience from the commercial insurance sector. A strong understanding of insurance and risk management are essential, as is a degree or equivalent experience, relevant insurance qualifications, and excellent communication skills.

The Council is committed to offering you a good worklife balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including working from home.

You would work a 37 hour working week. We can also offer 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays, compensated by a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme that will be completely unrivalled in the private sector.

Closing date: 30th September 2024

Interview date: 7th October 2024.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability