Risk and Insurance Manager

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 08/06/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Dudley

Province West Midlands

Postal Code DY1

Job Description 6-month contract position with a local authority Summary

• This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority. The role involves leading and managing the Council's risk and insurance function to ensure effective arrangements are in place for identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. The position is crucial for overseeing insurance provision, managing claims, and supporting the development of a robust risk management framework to protect the organization and support its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Council's risk and insurance function.
• Ensure appropriate and effective insurance arrangements are in place across the organization.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the risk management framework.
• Provide expert advice on risk and insurance matters to stakeholders.
• Ensure insurance claims are processed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Oversee claims handling processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and cost control.
• Monitor claims trends and recommend improvements to reduce risk exposure.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in risk management and insurance within a public sector or large organization.
• Experience managing insurance claims and related processes.
• Experience leading teams and delivering services in a complex environment.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant professional qualification in risk management, insurance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).

Additional Information

• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
• The role closes on 21st June 2026, apply ASAP.