Risk Consultant

Job Description

Risk ConsultantGallagher Bassetts successful Risk Consulting Division are seeking a Risk Consultant to join their team. The purpose of this role is to provide a wide range of risk management consultancy services to our clients. The role will also include assisting theRisk Consulting Manager and Director of Risk Consulting in developing and promoting new services and products for clients.The successful applicant will service clients in South-West England inclusive of the Western Home Counties, Midlands and Wales.Primary Responsibilities:

• To provide a wide range of risk management consultancy services to clients.
• To assist the Risk Consulting Manager and Director of Risk Consulting in developing and promoting new services and products.
• To maintain administrative systems for recording and monitoring consultancy work completed.
• Take responsibility as the main contact and provider of risk control services for named clients.
• Promote and encourage the uptake of a wide range of risk control services to meet targets set.
• Ensure that work completed is to the clients satisfaction.
• Conduct a wide range of risk management and general liability appraisals and reviews resulting in practical risk control recommendations.
• Produce well written detailed reports and be able to present the findings of reports to clients as required.
• Produce and present training courses on a wide range of risk management subjects.
• Undertake statistical analysis of computer databases on claims information and produce risk control reports for clients based on this information.
• Assist in the production of a regular risk management newsletter and a variety of guidance material on risk management subjects.
• Prepare proposals to clients on a range of services.
• Operate and maintain efficient administrative systems for arranging and managing operational consultancy work, providing update reports as requested.
• Oversee the work of Associate Consultants to ensure high standards of content and quality are maintained and to provide guidance and assistance where necessary.

Essential Skills

• NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification
• Good level of knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of legislative requirements, approved codes and best practice guidelines relating to the subject of risk management.
• Understanding and knowledge of legal liability principles and legal process.
• Understanding and knowledge of general insurance principles, including the rationale behind self-insurance.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of company specific procedures relevant to the Risk Control Division.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence at the highest levels and to present training courses, seminars etc. to a high standard.
• Able to prepare detailed, clear, concise, written reports.
• Able to develop detailed and clear training.
• Able to undertake basic statistical analysis of data.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A flexible thinker, able to apply basic principles across a wide range of disciplines and to quickly assimilate new ideas and information.
• Good administrative and time management skills, able to organise workload and diaries to achieve objectives and to work without direct supervision.
• Able to maintain accurate records.

Why Gallagher BassettAs the premier multiline claims services provider in the world we help people, companies and organisations around the globe improve their claims experience. Gallagher Bassett are a Third Party Administrator, providing claims and risk management serviceson behalf of our clients within the Commercial, Higher Education and Local Authority Sectors.We have a number of departments within Gallagher Bassett, enabling you to progress your career in whichever direction you desire.At Gallagher Bassett, we are proud of our company values; we value our people as our most important asset. We invest substantially in training and provide long-term career opportunities, to ensure that our employees are equipped with the knowledge and skillsto perform at their best.By joining Gallagher Bassett, you are joining a global organisation who will present opportunities that not only enable our company to remain an industry leader but also provide employees with limitless possibilities for success and personal growth.What can Gallagher Bassett offer you:

• Fully funded Qualifications, and Learning and Development Courses
• 25 Days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Package
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Season Ticket Loans
• Gallagher Benefits Choice Portal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private Medical Insurance

Do you feel you meet the criteria for the position of Risk Consultant If so, we encourage you to apply today.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks including: a basic DBS disclosure and references.

Keyskills :
Communication SkillsFlexible ApproachRisk ManagementTime ManagementBuilding Relationships