Insurance Manager

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location : Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working
• Contract : Permanent
• Working Pattern : Full Time
• Hours : 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
• DBS Check : No
• Closing Date : 01 / 02 / 2026 at 23 : 59
• Reference : CVP 0515

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

As Insurance Manager you will play a significant role in helping to deliver the Council’s priorities. The provision of an effective Insurance service is key to supporting the Council’s financial resilience and to ensure the ongoing delivery of essential services to Knowsley’s residents.

To be successful, you will have a sound knowledge of insurance legislation and experience in managing a team handling a broad variety of insurance claims. You will be able to advise client services on the Council’s insurance policies and have experience of delivering successful renewal and tender exercises.

You will need to be able to plan and prioritise activities across competing demands with confidence and have the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

You will have a strong customer focus with the customer experience at the heart of the services you deliver. You will also have a demonstrable track record of leading, developing and managing highly performing teams.

Full details are provided in the attached Job Description. The Person Specification lists the skills and knowledge we are looking for in this role.

To apply, please upload a copy of your CV and supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the post, detailing your skills, knowledge and experience as per the Person Specification.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible : flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact : Elise White, Information Governance & Insurance Manager,Elise.white@knowsley.gov.uk or Anne-Marie Ness, Service ManagerAnne-marie.ness@knowsley.gov.uk

Interviews to be held in February 2026.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

How to apply

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

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