Insurance Manager

Interim Insurance Manager £500 per day (flexible) 4 Month Contract with Possible Extension Hybrid/Remote

We are seeking an experienced Interim Insurance Manager to join a busy Local Government organisation on an initial 4 month contract, with the potential for extension. This is primarily a hybrid/ remote role, although the successful candidate will be required to attend the office initially to collect IT equipment and attend occasional meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organisation's insurance function within a fast paced environment.
• Provide managerial and supervisory oversight to the insurance team.
• Support procurement and insurance related activities, ensuring compliance with Local Government regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation of insurance tenders and procurement exercises.
• Manage insurance placements and renewals, working closely with brokers and insurers.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide strategic insurance advice and support across the organisation.

About You

• Strong insurance management experience, ideally gained within Local Government, Public Sector, or organisations dealing with public authority risks.
• Experience of insurance procurement and tender evaluation processes.
• Proven managerial and supervisory experience.
• Strong underwriting knowledge, particularly around insurance placements, programme design, and procurement activities rather than claims management.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills.

Desirable

• Experience within Local Authority insurance functions.
• Candidates from the private sector will also be considered, provided they have broad insurance expertise and a strong understanding of public sector or public authority insurance risks.

Rate: £500 per day (flexible depending on experience)

Contract Length: 4 months initially, with possible extension

Location: Hybrid/Remote (office attendance required for IT equipment collection and occasional business needs)

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.