Head of Learning and Development (Infected Blood Compensation Authority)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,403 to £61,939 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Important information about pay - it is expected that from 1 October 2025 the pay for this role will be £58,655. In addition once the role holder has completed their probationary period (usually 6 months) they will become eligible to receive a pay premium |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 417955/1 |
Summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join IBCA’s newly forming Human Resources (HR) team and play a key role in setting up an expert Learning and Development function that enables IBCA to have the right capabilities and skills at the right time to support organisational delivery.
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 (Infected Blood Compensation Authority) 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 operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. 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. |
The Head of Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for leading the delivery of a high performing and professional expert L&D function for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). As IBCA is a new organisation a key objective of the role will be to develop and implement IBCA’s L&D strategy and offer which will include developing both the L&D service and it’s associated L&D policies and process. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be able to shape the role and function further as IBCA grows, including any mandatory learning requirements and developmental pathways for a wide range of Professions. The role includes leadership of the full L&D function (including the L&D budget), on behalf of the HR Director and will require excellent communication skills in order to support and influence stakeholders and senior leaders.
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