Risk and Insurance Manager

Slough is a dynamic economic hub at the gateway to London and the Thames Valley, with excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line and proximity to Heathrow Airport. We are seeking exceptional finance professionals ready for a challenging, career-defining role. With a new S151 officer and a balanced budget for 2025/26, we are poised for financial resilience and a bright future. Our Finance and Procurement Teams have a robust improvement programme focused on career development. Be part of our critical transformation and thrive in a supportive, demanding environment.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Risk & Insurance Manager to join our team. This role would appeal to a dynamic manager with experience in risk management and insurance. The ideal candidate will have a corporate risk background as well as insurance management, claims handling and procurement skills, and be adept with technology, including Microsoft tools and the Agresso accounting system.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee budget management and control
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Drive the working practice and ensure effective risk management
• Understand and manage risk management requirements
• Update the risk management framework and provide corporate risk quarterly updates
• Ensure directives have the necessary support and information
• Challenge the status quo and drive change in respect of risk and insurance

What You Will Do:

• Manage budgets and control financial aspects of risk management
• Engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Drive improvements in working practices of risk management
• Update and review risk management frameworks and corporate risk updates

Your Skills:

• Experienced in risk management
• Insurance, claims handling and insurance  procurement skills
• Proficient with Microsoft tools and Agresso accounting system
• Excellent budget management and control abilities
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Proactive and driven with a strong aptitude for numbers
• Good data management and mining skills
• Fully qualified, with a preference for candidates with a background in risk management

Are you ready to lead and transform Slough's financial landscape? We need resilient, adaptable professionals who can develop sustainable strategies, drive procurement excellence, and support broader economic objectives. If you thrive on complexity and see challenges as opportunities, join us in making a real difference. We offer a genuine career-defining opportunity for those who are prepared to step up, challenge the status quo, and make a real difference. If you are a risk & insurance professional who wants to be part of a transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Apply now and turn potential into performance.

For more information, please visit https://www.sloughfinancejobs.co.uk/ 

For an informal conversation and to learn more please contact Brian Gallagher via brian.gallagher@penna.com or call 07716 098175