Insurance Officer

Job Description

We are seeking an Insurance Officer within the Finance Team. To manage an insurance programme for all aspects of the Council's operations ensuring its personnel, property, assets and liabilities are consistently and adequately protected at the most economical cost and with full regard to risk management considerations.

You should hold a good general education, educated to HND standard with an insurance background and be competent in the use of a range of computer software to record and retrieve information. The post requires specialist / technical knowledge and expertise, to a level consistent with an ability to frequently make judgements on complex insurance matters and provide a full range of insurance advisory services on a frequent basis to Managers and Council officers.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office / work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our utmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit here .
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure Scotland form. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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