Interim Insurance & Risk Manager

Interim Insurance & Risk Manager Location: Dudley Contract: Interim – 6 Months Start: ASAP Role Overview A Midland Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Insurance & Risk Manager to lead and strengthen its insurance, claims and risk management arrangements. This role provides senior oversight of the Council’s risk and insurance function, ensuring robust processes, effective governance, and high‑quality service delivery. You will work closely with the Assistant Director – Audit, Risk & Assurance, supporting the development and enhancement of the Council’s risk management framework. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Council’s - risk and insurance function Ensure all insurance claims are processed efficiently and within required timescales Maintain and oversee appropriate insurance arrangements across the organisation Manage and support the team to deliver a high‑quality service Work with the AD – Audit, Risk & Assurance to develop and embed the risk management framework Candidate Profile Strong background in insurance, claims management, and risk governance Experience working within a public sector or complex organisational environment Ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and drive improvements Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management skills Available at short notice Why This Role? High‑impact position supporting a key corporate function Opportunity to shape and strengthen risk and insurance arrangements Hybrid, flexible working environment