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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in in Southwest England, are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team and play a crucial role in their Insurance & Risk Management operations.   

Position: Finance Business Partner
Rate: £475 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (March 2026) with Possible Extension 
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working 

Purpose:

• We are looking for a Senior Interim to manage and direct the staff within Insurance services and to ensure the achievement of the objectives set out in the Risk Management and Insurance Service Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop, implement and review the Council Policy relating to Risk Financing, encompassing the Council's insurance programme and risk self-retention strategy in order to protect the assets and liabilities of the Authority.
• Provide specialist advice and consultancy on Risk Management, Insurance and Liability issues to meet the specific needs of Members, Directors, Senior Managers and Officers in the effective discharge of their duties and requirements for service delivery.
• Manage and coordinate the Risk and Insurance financial responsibilities.
• Lead the management of the insurance and risk service, including the development of annual work plans for the service, ensuring performance standards, targets, service levels and the effective deployment of resources.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Finance Business Partner role or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Risk Management AND Insurance practice, principles, and procedures and their application to the specific requirements of the Public Sector. (Ideally in a local authority setting).
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of legal liability claims against Local Authorities, and the requirements of the related Civil Procedure rules and litigation process.
• Extensive insurance experience and it's application to the requirements of the Public Sector.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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