General information Reference 004501 Closing Date 24/06/2025 Service Area Directorate Resources Service Area Internal Audit, Insurance & Risk Category Finance - Finance - All Job Title Insurance & Risk Assistant Grade BBU07 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU07 27,711 - 30,060 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert Are you detail orientated and eager to learn about the insurance industry. If so, Bedford Borough Council are looking to appoint a candidate like you to join our team in Bedford as an Insurance and Risk Assistant. You will provide support across the insurance and risk function so it can provide a comprehensive insurance service and a robust and integrated risk management process. The role will include involvement with the Council insurance arrangements and claims management activities including processing invoices and assisting the Risk Officer with the risk management system. The role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining the insurance and risk functions management information reporting The role may also suit any individual who want to undertake a professional qualification in the field. How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 24th June 2025 Interview Date(s): W/C 7th July 2025 Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Armed Forces Covenant Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces Disabled Applicants Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability Care Leavers Covenant Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for. https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/ Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) No Work Pattern Mostly Office Based Is this an enhanced DBS role? No Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? No Location Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford Location Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No