Job Description
If you possess significant experience in managing substantial insurance programmes, complemented by a qualification in insurance or risk management, a fantastic opportunity awaits you.
We seek a remarkable person who is dedicated to delivering outstanding service to become part of our esteemed Corporate Audit and Risk Management team as the Insurance and Risk Lead (known internally as Team Leader). Could this be the perfect role for you?
About the team
We are a small, enthusiastic, and ambitious team which is well respected across the organisation, externally recognised and award winning .
The team offers support to all our Directorates, locally managed schools, and the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring a diverse range of activities.
You will be directly managing the Principal Insurance Officer and one of the Insurance and Risk Officers, while also jointly overseeing two business support colleagues.
About the Role
The role is focused on the insurance side of the team and will be responsible for all underwriting, both internal and external including tendering and renewal of the whole insurance programme in line with the insurance strategy.
Claims management is a vital aspect and this role will support the team, oversee, and authorise the in-house legal team who provide claims handling under a service level agreement as well as liaising with insurers and external legal representatives to ensure excellent claims management. As the organisation operates an insurance fund some experience in financial management is required.
It will require a leader who is robust in managing performance both internally and with external providers. Report writing and dissemination of insurance data is a key element.
This role is predominately delivered remotely, although the team currently have an agreed office day and there would be the requirement to attend our Lincoln office on the team day, as well as at other times as required for business need.
About You
Some of essential attributes we are looking for include, but are not restricted to -
- an insurance or risk management qualification
- extensive experience of managing large insurance programmes
- a real passion and determination to deliver excellent support services
- leadership skills to further develop the claims handling function of the team
- a self- starter who can take the initiative and look to continuously improve themselves and the team
- data analytics to support the organisation to manage risk
Additional essential and desirable criteria for candidates and specific duties are detailed in the Job Description.
What we can offer you
We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential, all within a friendly and welcoming environment where no two days are ever the same and we all want to succeed together.
We are offering a competitive salary of£49,498 - £56,769,along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
Next steps
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Mandy Knowlton-Rayner at
Mandy.Knowlton-Rayner@lincolnshire.gov.uk
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to ensure that your skills and experience meet the required criteria and to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply!
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the JobDescription and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications Close at midnight on Tuesday 2nd July .Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd July.
Previous applicants need not apply.