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 – rsprigens@welovesalt.com

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements