Summary: The Finance Business Partner – RISK & INSURANCE role involves managing and directing staff within Insurance services for a local authority, focusing on achieving objectives in the Risk Management and Insurance Service Plan. The position requires developing and implementing risk financing policies, leading risk management activities, and providing specialist advice on insurance and liability issues. The ideal candidate should possess advanced knowledge of risk management and insurance practices, particularly in the public sector, and have experience in claims handling and staff management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review the Council Policy relating to Risk Financing and the insurance programme.
• Lead the Council's Risk Management activities and assist in identifying strategic and operational risks.
• Provide risk management training and specialist advice on Risk Management, Insurance, and Liability issues.
• Develop and implement the Council's Risk Management strategy and coordinate the Corporate Risk Register.
• Manage and coordinate Risk and Insurance financial responsibilities and various Council contracts.
• Contribute to setting and monitoring insurance budgets and long-term financial planning.
• Lead the management of the insurance and risk service, ensuring performance standards and effective resource deployment.

Key Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Risk Management and Insurance practices in the Public Sector.
• Detailed understanding of legal liability claims against Local Authorities and related Civil Procedure rules.
• Excellent understanding of the decision-making process in Local Government.
• Extensive insurance experience relevant to the Public Sector.
• Experience in claims handling within the Public Sector.
• Management and supervision of staff.

Salary (Rate): £475

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other