Speakers
Aimee Jackson
Session
For risk management to be effective, it must be built into the culture and strategy of an organisation. For local government, this needs to include elected members – both at cabinet level and on relevant committees. However, getting councillor engagement on technical risks and controls can be very difficult. Risk management sits as a topic on committee meetings and there is a cabinet member responsible, but often risk reporting is glossed over as a box ticking exercise or excerpts are taken out for political purposes. At Thanet, Will and Aimee have worked closely together as fellow risk professionals and ALARM members to bridge the gap between Officers and Councillors. In this session, they will cover the main challenges around risk reporting to councillors in local government, give some examples of what has worked well in Thanet, and answer your questions about issues you may be having.
Aimee is an experienced Risk and Insurance Manager with a 7 year track record in local government and 30 years Insurance experience. Specialising in the development of robust enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, Aimee provides expert guidance to senior leadership and elected members to ensure informed decision-making.
In Aimee's current role at Thanet District Council she oversees a complex insurance portfolio, including property, marine, casualty, and motor risks, while leading a high-performing team in professional claims handling and procurement of Insurance. Committed to the principles of best value and continuous improvement, Aimee focuses on building a proactive, risk-aware culture that safeguards council assets and promotes the long-term resilience of community services.
