Overview
ROLE OF THE JOB
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Insurance Specialist with a degree of managing staff experience. This will be a full time role based at County Hall in Morpeth. We normally attend the office once per week and as required above that. The rest of your time will be largely working from home.
This post carries significant responsibilities and provides opportunities for a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate expert insurance knowledge and management skills. The Insurance Compliance Manager role will provide technical insurance and leadership support to the Insurance Team. You will be a key point of contact between the council's departments, senior managers and Insurance provider; therefore good communications skills are essential. You will need excellent teamwork, organisational and time management skills as these are key to meeting the expectations of service departments.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
With a strong insurance background, preferably within a similar organisation, a sound understanding of insurance regulation, case law and principles and how these are applied within a local government setting is essential. The post will involve managing staff and we are looking for a prospective employee who is committed to the personal and continuous development of staff to maximise their potential. The post will also allow the successful appointee the opportunity to support and develop the team with the aim of providing timely and well managed services.
Working with a small team of claims handlers, at the very heart of the Council, you will be responsible for the delivery of an effective, efficient and high-quality insurance service which meets the Council\'s strategic aims, objectives and statutory obligations. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact as you deliver.
You should strive to deliver a more effective service and continuously review and improve the way we deliver the Insurance and claims handling function, optimising use of technology.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ed Maybank (Head of Transactional Services) at Ed.Maybank@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council\'s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Additional information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net. For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.
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