Risk & Insurance Manager

Salary: £44,500 to £55,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Insurance Manager to join the Directorate, to support the cutting-edge science of the John Innes Centre.

About the John Innes Centre:

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally. 

Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre.

The role:

The John Innes Centre and the Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) project team are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk & Insurance Manager to oversee all aspects of enterprise risk, insurance, and compliance.

This critical role ensures effective risk management across the Institutes and project activities, safeguarding both scientific and operational functions while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. A key element will be overseeing insurance policies, managing claims, and providing advice and support to NBIP work streams and institutes, as well as assisting in project risk assessments, tendering processes, and the management of outsourced insurance brokering services.

The ideal candidate:

You will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., IRM, CII, CIRM) is preferred.

You will have a strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and insurance principles, as well as risk management and the ability to persuade others to follow best practices.

Candidates should have a successful track record in handling insurance negotiations between clients, brokers, and insurers. Extensive experience handling large projects and knowledge of policy wordings with an understanding of contract law is critical to this role.

The successful candidate will be Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively. They will be a strategic thinker with a long-term perspective, capable of anticipating future needs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional information:

We welcome applications from candidates seeking job-share, part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004875.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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