JOB SUMMARY

The Strategy Unit provides advice and support to ExCo, the Chief Executive and the Board on parliamentary engagement, the relationship with the sponsor department and engagement with other government departments. It supports the development of cross-IBCA strategic policy, is responsible for running and administering the secretariat for IBCA’s top-level governance structures, and oversees the running of IBCA’s private office support to the CEO and Directors.
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 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role you will be one of 3 Grade 6’s in IBCA’s central Strategy Unit. The successful candidate will thrive in working in a dynamic, delivery-focused environment and be confident communicating with senior stakeholders. Your strengths will include collaborating with a range of colleagues on common goals and you will be an able and experienced leader of a diverse team of people, supporting the development of staff to reach their full potential.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

KEY DELIVERABLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HEAD OF GOVERNANCE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Overseeing the top-level governance framework of the organisation, including the Board of Non-Executive Directors, the Executive Committee and the Executive Committee’s sub-boards, building on existing work to establish best practice governance processes;
• Acting as the IBCA Delivery Programme Team’s liaison point with the IBCA Interim Chair and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs);
• Running the secretariat to ensure effective management and operation of the top-level governance structures of IBCA;
• Advising teams, Directors and the CEO on governance matters, including strategic decision-making and processes;
• Designing, leading and managing the plan of activity for your team, while remaining agile in the face of competing priorities;
• Modelling positive behaviours and developing a supportive and inclusive team environment.