Summary: The Finance Business Partner (Risk & Insurance) role in Bristol involves providing strategic financial advice and managing the Council's insurance and risk management strategies. The position requires leadership in financial business partnering services, particularly in Children’s Social Care, and aims to influence decision-making at a senior level. The successful candidate will oversee insurance contracts and claims while ensuring effective risk management within a public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Council’s insurance programme and risk self-retention strategy to protect its assets and liabilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Council’s Risk Management Strategy, supporting senior leadership in identifying and mitigating risks.
• Act as the primary consultant on risk management, insurance, and liability issues for members, directors, and senior managers.
• Oversee insurance-related contracts, claims handling services, and financial planning to ensure cost-effective risk management.
• Manage staff within Insurance Services, ensuring performance targets, service levels, and resource allocation align with strategic objectives.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of risk management and insurance principles, specifically within the public sector, ideally in a local authority setting.
• Experience in managing legal liability claims against local authorities, including knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the litigation process.
• In-depth understanding of how insurance applies to local government, including policy structures, financial planning, and contract management.
• Proven experience in managing and directing staff within an insurance or risk management function, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) or equivalent qualification, demonstrating advanced expertise in insurance and risk management.

Salary (Rate): 450

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other