This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
Join our team
We are looking for an Insurance Analyst to join our Finance team.
If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
You will be joining our dedicated Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.
In this important role, you will be integral in leading on the annual insurance renewal process, managing claims against the Council and providing assurance to the Head of Finance.
You will be comfortable dealing with data, understanding what the data means and dealing with stakeholders both internal and external.
In addition, you will develop the reporting of insurance data which will help identify areas for improvement and drive decision making.
About you
To be successful, you will have experience of working within a financial environment, supporting service teams within either the public sector or a similar environment.
You will:
need to have experience of dealing with insurance and have been involved in the annual insurance premium process
have dealt with the general public and have a good understanding of the claims process, demonstrating experience of investigating claims made against an organisation
be enthusiastic and want to make a positive impact in your own work and on others, with a positive mindset and an acceptance of change
be personable and patient as you will be dealing with the public, council tenants and colleagues who you will need to gather information from to make informed decisions
have an enthusiasm for ensuring a right for time approach and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues across the Council.
About us
At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.
We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns
It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Private Health Care Options.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Paid volunteering days.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
Great learning and development opportunities.
Our ways of working
We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.
We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 9th September 2026.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Insurance Analyst ??role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts
Salary description
£31537.00 - £36363.00 per year