Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation for the establishment of 1 full-time equivalent Insurance Manager post (Grade L) was approved.
summary: The decision is about the establishment of an Insurance Manager post to ensure business continuity and retention of organisational knowledge in a specialist service area.
topline: The Executive Director (Resources) has decided to establish an Insurance Manager post to ensure business continuity and retention of organisational knowledge.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the potential risk of loss of organisational knowledge and business continuity if the existing postholders are not replaced with a minimal handover period.
affected_stakeholders: ["Executive Director (Resources)", "Insurance Manager postholders", "Organisational staff"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7470
Decision Maker: Executive Director Resources (Stephan Van Arendsen)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The establishment of an Insurance Manager post will ensure business continuity and retention of organisational knowledge in a specialist service area.
Content: The establishment of an Insurance Manager post will ensure business continuity and retention of organisational knowledge in a specialist service area. The Executive Director (Resources) agrees to the establishment of 1 full time equivalent Insurance Manager post (Grade L). Replacing the existing postholders on a like for like basis with a minimal handover period was considered but rejected due to the risk in terms of loss of organisational knowledge and potential risk in terms of business continuity.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025