Insurance Assistant (Permanent) (Part-Time)

Job DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Insurance team for 12 hours per week.Options for working pattern are:Wednesday to Friday - 4 hours per day (hours between 9am and 4:30pm)Thursday & Friday - 6 hours per day (hours between 9am and 4:30pm)As a key member of the Insurance Team, the Insurance Assistant will assist the Commercial Disposal Officer and Insurance Officer in the provision of an efficient and effective service in relation to the Council’s Insurance Portfolio.The Insurance Officer will assist in the renewal/re-tendering of all the insurance contracts i.e. main insurance (property, motor vehicle, combined liability, miscellaneous risks) for West Dunbartonshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust, Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board and Clydebank Property Company.They will also be responsible for processing claims made by or against the Council as well as providing advise and guidance on insurance related matters to officers within the authority, Elected Members, partnership organisations and members of the public.They will be required to maintain a computerised filing and record systems, and provide management information as required, therefore applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and have excellent organisational and communication skills.The IndividualWDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working With Us