Risk and Insurance Manager

Risk and Insurance Manager - Local Government Location: London Contract: Initially 26 weeks Day Rate: £500 per day Status: Inside IR35 Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid Start: ASAP Application Deadline: 20 August 2026 Target Interview Date: 21 August 2026 - Online I am recruiting for an experienced Risk and Insurance Manager to join a London Local Government Authority within its Strategy, Improvement & Transformation function. This is a senior role responsible for leading the organisation's insurance and claims service, ensuring appropriate insurance protection is in place, claims are managed effectively and the organisation receives a high-quality, cost-effective service from its insurers, brokers and external partners. Key Responsibilities · Lead and develop the organisation's insurance and claims service · Manage insurance programmes, policies, renewals and associated insurance funds · Oversee claims across areas including employers' liability, public liability, property and motor · Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, solicitors, loss adjusters and other external providers · Monitor claims performance, identify trends and implement measures to reduce risk and cost · Manage insurance budgets, forecasting, recharges, provisions and reserves · Lead and develop a specialist team of insurance and claims professionals · Act as the organisation's subject matter expert, providing advice to senior stakeholders and governance forums · Ensure insurance arrangements comply with relevant legislation, regulation and professional standards · Support procurement and performance management of insurance and specialist service providers Essential Experience & Skills · Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) or an equivalent professional insurance qualification · Significant insurance management experience within a large, complex organisation · Public sector or Local Government insurance experience is highly desirable · Strong experience managing insurance programmes, funds and complex claims · Extensive knowledge of liability and property-related claims · Experience working with brokers, insurers, solicitors and external service providers · Proven team leadership and people management experience · Strong financial and budget management capability · Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills · Experience preparing reports and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders Important Information · Applicants must have the right to work in the UK · Candidates must be UK-based and able to fulfil the required hybrid working arrangements in London · This role is not available on a fully remote basis · Due to the client's timescales, applications will need to be submitted promptly ahead of the 20 August 2026 deadline · Online interviews are currently targeted for 21 August 2026 Salt Contact: Robert - [email removed] *Rates depend on experience and client requirements