Insurance Analyst

This role is open to full time part time and job share applications all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for an Insurance Analystto join our Financeteam.

If you share our valuesand you are motivated to make a difference for our residents clients and communities we would love to hear from you.

About the role

You will be joining our dedicated Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.

In this important role you will be integral in leading on the annual insurance renewal process managing claims against the Council and providing assurance to the Head of Finance.

You will be comfortable dealing with data understanding what the data means and dealing with stakeholders both internal and external.

In addition you will develop the reporting of insurance data which will help identify areas for improvement and drive decision making.

About you

To be successful you will have experience of working within a financial environment supporting service teams within either the public sector or a similar environment.

You will:

• need to have experience of dealing with insurance and have been involved in the annual insurance premium process
• have dealt with the general public and have a good understanding of the claims process demonstrating experience of investigating claims made against an organisation
• be enthusiastic and want to make a positive impact in your own work and on others with a positive mindset and an acceptance of change
• be personable and patient as you will be dealing with the public council tenants and colleagues who you will need to gather information from to make informed decisions
• have an enthusiasm for ensuring a right for time approach and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues across the Council.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live work visit and invest in.

We serve around 200000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information visit ourEmployee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion providing opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role or for an informal discussion please contact David Feveyear-Ward to arrange a conversation by emailing

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5pm 9 September 2026.

How to apply

Please ensure your:

• application form is fully completed including employment and education history
• supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.