Insurance Manager, Fund and Policy

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Are you an experienced Insurance Professional ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and collaborative local authority partnership? We are seeking an Insurance Manager to join our Orbis Insurance Team, providing expert insurance advice to East Sussex County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, and Surrey County CouncilWith the opportunity to work flexibly, this role offers a perfect balance between leadership and hands-on involvement in the day-to-day operations of the team.

If you have a strong background in insurance management and a passion for public service, we want to hear from you. You will have excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including the separate claims handling team. If you are proactive, detail-orientated, and thrive in a flexible working environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join us and make a real impact in safeguarding the community-based assets of our three Orbis partner authorities, ensuring the ongoing delivery of services to our residents.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the job description and person specification.

Interviews will take place in-person in County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex in early November. If you are unavailable at this time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tom Alty, Deputy Chief Finance Officer at thomas.alty@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

• Job Description and Person Specification [docx]

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.