Senior Risk & Insurance Officer

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Senior Risk & Insurance Officer - Ready for a Strategic Career Step

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk & Insurance Officer to join our Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team in Prescot Liverpool.

This is a key development role for an ambitious individuallikely an experienced Risk Analyst GRC Officer or Internal Auditorready to step up to a senior level in an in-house corporate environment and grow into a future leader. Reporting directly to the Group Insurance Manager you will be given the support and training to take ownership of our UK insurance portfolio over time.

You will be joining the supportive Alfred H Knight family within the GRC departmenta team focused on securing the Groups future through strategic risk transfer. This isnt just an administrative role; its a structured opportunity to build a career in corporate risk management with clear pathways for professional development and progression. We are looking for someone with the right attitude and core competencies to learn how to act as the crucial liaison between our UK business operations and GRC applying a proactive quality-focused mindset to our risk defenses.

This is a high-impact role where your capability and commitment matter. You will be instrumental in ensuring our insurance solutions provide the most effective and efficient final layer of financial defence for the Group.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

We are recruiting for potential capability and fit over specific years of experience. We want someone who is ready to invest in their own development and thrive in a supportive corporate environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Strong Stakeholder Management: The ability to build trust and influence cross-functional teams (Operations HSEQ Finance) to secure accurate data and insights.
• Proactive & Independent Working: A proven ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and proactively drive tasks forward with a can-do attitude.
• Confident Communicator: Confidence to lead meetings present complex ideas clearly (both verbal and written) and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Risk Mindset: An innate curiosity and appreciation for risk identification control and mitigation strategies. An interest in understanding how insurance and risk management protect a business.
• Quality Focused: Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills with a commitment to high-quality output.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in interpreting and communicating data (e.g. claims data) with the ability to challenge opinions with logical arguments and practical understanding.

Desired Background & Experience (Training Provided)

While we will provide specific training for the in-house corporate insurance function the successful candidate will likely have one or more of the following:

• Current GRC/Risk Team Role: Experience as an Officer Analyst or similar function within a Corporate Risk Management Compliance or Internal Audit team showing a solid understanding of business governance and controls.
• Formal Education: A Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject (insurance economics business or law) is desirable.
• Relevant Qualifications: Working towards or holding a relevant Finance or Risk qualification (e.g. IRMCert Cert CII DipCII) is a plus.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Required Experience:

Senior IC