Insurance Officer

** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application **

Job Summary
To support the organisation with the provision of advice and guidance in relation to insurance matters to relevant departments and Council as a whole. To coordinate the provision of information for insurance renewals and update as required to meet organisational needs. To manage an effective and efficient claims management function and promote awareness within Council to ensure that exposure to claims and losses is reduced by the adoption of best practice and lessons learnt. The post holder may assume additional duties reasonably assigned by the Safety Health and Emergency Planning (SHEP) Manager to address changing business needs and requirements including cover for sickness, leave or staff vacancies.

Hours of work 
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.

Duration of Appointment
Permanent.

Work Pattern
Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday.
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.

Location
Location is Downpatrick or Newry.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downpatrick or Newry suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations.
The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.

Salary 
PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £39,862 - £42,839 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.