Director of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (Infected Blood Compensation Authority)
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £98,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 406017 |
Summary
The Corporate Services Directorate
IBCA's corporate services are crucial for the successful implementation and operation of the compensation scheme, ensuring that eligible individuals receive the support they need.
The Corporate Services Directorate leads on a range of corporate governance functions including the delivery of audit assurance and corporate reporting.
In addition, the Chief Finance function has responsibility for budgetary oversight and coordination of IBCA portfolio input to long term infrastructure investment planning as well as lead legal services.
In this senior role, you will drive the delivery of an equitable compensation scheme for those affected by the infected blood scandal, while ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and financial oversight. Be part of a pioneering team dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families alike.
This is a unique opportunity to lead change in a vital area of public service delivery. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by this historical tragedy. If you possess the ambition to lead with integrity and drive results that matter, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
About the Infected Blood Compensation Authority
In recognition of the hurt caused by the infected blood scandal and highlighted by the Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI), the government has accepted the moral case for a compensation scheme to pay compensation to those infected and affected.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right.
Opportunities to move to the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). At the moment all IBCA roles are hosted by Cabinet Office within the Civil Service. However, once IBCA becomes operational, it is anticipated that most of these roles will transfer to IBCA, which is a new Arms Length Body (ALB) separate from the Cabinet Office. Roles that transfer to IBCA from Cabinet Office will maintain the same or substantially the same terms and conditions of employment that are overall no less favourable. It is anticipated that employees who move from Cabinet Office to IBCA will be able to continue to participate in the Civil Service Pension arrangements with no break in their pensionable service. Roles commencing after IBCA has become operational will be with IBCA itself on similar terms and conditions. All successful candidates will receive full details of the terms and conditions of employment for their role with their formal job offer.
Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be fully operational for a period of approximately 5-7 years, after which IBCA will become a smaller residual service. When IBCA’s work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer.
IBCA's corporate services are crucial for the successful implementation and operation of the compensation scheme, ensuring that eligible individuals receive the support they need.
The Corporate Services Directorate leads on a range of corporate governance functions including the delivery of audit assurance and corporate reporting.
In addition, the Chief Finance function has responsibility for budgetary oversight and coordination of IBCA portfolio input to long term infrastructure investment planning as well as lead legal services.
In this senior role, you will drive the delivery of an equitable compensation scheme for those affected by the infected blood scandal, while ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and financial oversight. Be part of a pioneering team dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families alike.
This is a unique opportunity to lead change in a vital area of public service delivery. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by this historical tragedy. If you possess the ambition to lead with integrity and drive results that matter, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
About the Infected Blood Compensation Authority
In recognition of the hurt caused by the infected blood scandal and highlighted by the Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI), the government has accepted the moral case for a compensation scheme to pay compensation to those infected and affected.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority will ensure payment is made in recognition of the wrongs experienced by those who have been infected by HIV, Hepatitis B or C, as well as those who love and care for them. They have been frustrated and distressed by the delays in achieving proper recognition, and we must help put this right.
Opportunities to move to the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). At the moment all IBCA roles are hosted by Cabinet Office within the Civil Service. However, once IBCA becomes operational, it is anticipated that most of these roles will transfer to IBCA, which is a new Arms Length Body (ALB) separate from the Cabinet Office. Roles that transfer to IBCA from Cabinet Office will maintain the same or substantially the same terms and conditions of employment that are overall no less favourable. It is anticipated that employees who move from Cabinet Office to IBCA will be able to continue to participate in the Civil Service Pension arrangements with no break in their pensionable service. Roles commencing after IBCA has become operational will be with IBCA itself on similar terms and conditions. All successful candidates will receive full details of the terms and conditions of employment for their role with their formal job offer.
Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be fully operational for a period of approximately 5-7 years, after which IBCA will become a smaller residual service. When IBCA’s work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer.
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