Insurance and Risk Officer

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. 

Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership and discount schemes, lease car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much more. While our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links including HS1, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.

About the role

You will provide high quality insurance advice and support across all levels of the organisation, administer the council’s insurance arrangements, provide cost-effective claims handling, and assist with the production of the Corporate Risk Register.

About you

This role operates with a large degree of independence so you will need to have sufficient related experience and understanding of insurance and risk within the public sector, as well as the ability to operate pro-actively and on your own initiative. You will also have excellent organisational skills, a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation swiftly.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Daniella Loxton via email:  Daniella.Loxton@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk