Summary: The role of Interim Finance Business Partner - Risk and Insurance involves managing and directing staff within Insurance services while ensuring the achievement of objectives in the Risk Management and Insurance Service Plan. The position requires strong expertise in insurance and risk management, with a focus on developing and implementing policies and strategies. The candidate must be able to provide specialist advice and lead training initiatives for Council staff. Flexibility in working arrangements is expected, with a preference for local candidates familiar with Bristol and the City Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review the Council's Risk Financing Policy, including the insurance programme and risk self-retention strategy to protect assets and liabilities.
• Lead the Council's Risk Management activities, including developing the Risk Management Strategy and assisting Directors and Senior Managers in identifying strategic and operational risks.
• Lead and deliver risk management training to Council staff.
• Provide specialist advice on Risk Management, Insurance, and Liability issues to Members, Directors, Senior Managers, and Officers to support effective service delivery.
• Manage and coordinate the Risk and Insurance financial responsibilities, including overseeing relevant contracts for insurance, claims handling, and related services.

Key Skills:

• Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Risk Management and Insurance practice, principles, and procedures, particularly in the Public Sector.
• Detailed knowledge of legal liability claims against Local Authorities and related Civil Procedure rules and litigation processes.
• Excellent understanding of the decision-making process in Local Government.
• Extensive insurance experience and its application to the Public Sector.
• Experience of claims handling within the Public Sector.
• Ability to lead and manage, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service.

Salary (Rate): 351.50

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other