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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018802

Date posted

21/08/2025

Application closing date

21/09/2025

Location

PENRITH

Salary

40,777 - 41,771

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

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Principal Finance Officer - Insurance - WMF2218e

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Job description

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Following a promotion within the team, we are seeking a Principal Finance Officer to join our insurance team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Insurance Manager in contributing to the management of the service through the professional management of the Council's insurance contracts, uninsured reserves and the effective management, administration and control of claims lodged against the Council.

With an annual budget for the insurance team of c 2m and approximately 800 insurance claims each year, this role will ideally suit a forward thinking, dynamic individual keen to broaden their knowledge, expertise and skills.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone who has:
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial insurance (Property, Liability, Motor, etc). Significant experience of providing insurance advice and services. Good technical background in insurance covering all aspects of claims monitoring, reporting and contract negotiation. Extensive use of Microsoft Word and Excel including use of advanced functions such as creating templates, pivot tables, etc. (Experience of using Microsoft Access would be advantageous).

The individual will have:
Good communications and written skills Practical knowledge and application of providing accounting services including budget preparation, monitoring and year end accounting practices. Evidence of establishing performance measures and performance management culture. Experience of dealing with enquiries from members of the public and/or solicitors representing them.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 21/09/2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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