Insurance Manager
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Job Description
- East Suffolk Council Lowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton IP12 1RT
- Band 8 per annum pro rata
- 37 hours per week part time considered
- Permanent
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk CouncilsFinancial Compliance Team as an Insurance Manager.
Your role
Responsible to the Finance Compliance Manager we are looking for an exceptional professional to be responsiblefor the operational management of the Insurance team. To ensure the council maintains adequate insurance cover that all insurance related administration is complete reducing insurable risk to oversee the maintenance of the councils claim database and to provide advice and support to departments regarding the suitability of insurance policies held by third party suppliers and contractors overall protecting the councils assets and exposure to liabilities.
In collaboration with colleagues you will ensure that the whole service is delivered in a professional manner in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and policies. Strategically youll develop review and improve strategies policies and/or procedures that reflect changing external and internal requirements and regulations. Contribute to the development of corporate best practice on securing economy efficiency and effectiveness in the use of resources.
The post holder will lead on the councils insurance negotiations and examine policy documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy implementing changes to suit the authorises changing needs and requirements. You will maintain relationships with the councils insurance providers keeping abreast of current market trends new developments and best practice.
In addition undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as requested by the Chief Finance Officer or Deputy Chief Finance Officer to protect the councils financial interest.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of our organisations.To promote and adhere to the workplace values financial procedures and policies of the council. We would consider part time as well as full time for this role.
What you will need
We are looking for someone who seeks continuous improvement with service delivery is highly organised and pays attention to detail. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will work closely with operational and backoffice services within the council and external partners to support the delivery of the councils corporate projects and initiatives.
You will be an AAT or equivalent insurance qualified professional seeking a role in a progressive forwardthinking organisation which offers the opportunity to demonstrate key achievements to date further develop your skills and lead on the delivery of a successful Finance function. The desirable candidate will have both personal and commercial insurance experience.
If you have the qualities and experience that we are seeking along with the energy ideas and commitment we would like to hear from you.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
Most of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Lorraine Rogers by emailing .
Closing date: 16 April 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 21 April 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
