Chairman                 

 

Wayne RigbyWayne Rigby

Insurance Manager

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

wayne.rigby@alarm-uk.org

My career in Local Government started over 27 years ago, I studied as an Accounting Technician before moving into the area of Risk Management and Insurance.  My current role at Doncaster involves development and delivery of a comprehensive Insurance function to Council services, community groups and external partners. This involves evaluating the Council's insurable risks and its insurance needs and arranging appropriate cover to protect the Council's assets and reputation.

Being keen to be involved in risk management initiatives, I was a lead on a project with the Department for Education developing a product to assist with the management of risks in schools. After co-presenting at Alarm’s Conference in 2006 I became a member of the regional executive, promoting and sharing good practice in the risk arena, planning the delivery of regional events and contributing to Alarm Guidance Documents.  I became Chairman of Alarm North East & Yorkshire in 2009, before being elected to the Board of Alarm in 2010.  I am an active board member contributing to Alarm’s Business Plan, Strategic Objectives and the future direction of the organisation.  

Being involved in the Alarm working group on the proposed MoJ reforms, its aim being to promote members’ views on the proposals at a national level; I believe that Alarm must continue to seize every opportunity to promote the needs and views of members locally and nationally. 

The aim for Alarm now, is to build on the past 21 years successes and continue to be the leading voice on the management of risk in the public sector, whilst providing members and their organisations with tools and services that will enable them to deliver excellent public services.

On a personal note, whilst I work in South Yorkshire, I have lived in Lincolnshire with my partner for the past 8 years and have recently become involved with the local District Council as a committee member.  I enjoy gardening, cooking, music, travelling and photography.