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SalaryJoin the South East & Eastern Region Police Insurance Consortium (SEERPIC) and be at the forefront of shaping insurance strategies and risk management across ten forward-thinking police forces. As the SEERPIC Professional Insurance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in optimising financial outcomes, enhancing data quality, and ensuring effective risk management.
Join us in our mission to safeguard and support our communities. Apply now to become a key player in SEERPIC's journey towards excellence in insurance services and risk management.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, or the geographic force most favourable to them. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
SEERPIC comprises: Norfolk Constabulary, Suffolk Constabulary, Essex Police, Kent Police, Bedfordshire Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Sussex Police, Surrey Police, Thames Valley Police
Division / Department - Finance (Joint)
Grade - Surrey Police Band 1 / Sussex Police M3
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £56,327 - £80,858 / Sussex Police £59,430 - £70,356
Working Hours - 37 hours per week (Sussex) or 36 hours per week (Surrey)
Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - Yes
Location - Headquarters, travel across all ten forces will be required for meeting attendance.
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
By applying for this role, you are agreeing to your application data, including personal data, being shared with the 10 police forces that make up SEERPIC for the purposes of processing your application.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive insurance strategy aligned with SEERPIC objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to procure insurance coverage and support risk retention strategies.
- Lead tender processes and ensure optimal placements for SEERPIC.
- Manage external relationships with service providers to ensure quality and delivery.
- Drive risk management processes and mitigate potential threats.
- Provide leadership and direction to SEERPIC Insurance Managers/Officers.
- Identify and implement improvements for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain awareness of market developments and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake additional duties as requested by management.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced insurance lead, committed to delivering excellence across ten police forces. You should have a relevant professional qualification in insurance or risk management, along with experience in the general insurance sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be key to building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographical areas.
Attracting the best people is a core pillar of our people strategy, and it is imperative you have a thorough and up to date knowledge of best practice within the insurance sector, as well as proficiency in public sector functional competencies.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
•career progression
•contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
•generous annual leave allowance
•discounts for everyday spend
•on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
•generous and supportive parental leave
•financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
•discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
- This post is advertised across all ten police forces making up SEERPIC - Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridge, Thames Valley, Sussex, and Surrey. The employing force will be the force most geographically favourable to the successful candidate. Salary and terms and conditions are awarded in line with the employing force's existing pay structure.
- Whilst the role is normally based at the aforementioned locations, you will be required to work at other establishments within the SEERPIC region, as may be reasonably required. Police Staff Conditions of Service will be adhered to in such instances.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact peter.jasper@norfolk.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
•vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
•vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
•if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
