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On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Financial Advisor - Inside IR35 for a 6 weeks contract based Hybrid working (Remote with occasional travel to Newcastle for key meetings)

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government.

The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM

Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office 

Background:

• The Infected Blood Compensation Authority is the independent arms-length body set up to pay compensation to people infected and affected by HIV, Hepatitis B and C through contaminated blood, blood products or tissue.
• IBCA is currently developing its safeguarding approach to ensure safeguarding strategy aligns with the unique needs of those impacted by the Infected Blood Scandal and with government priorities.
• We are seeking consultancy support for a focused piece of work to develop this, building on existing work that IBCA is implementing. The successful bidder will work closely with operational, design, strategy and policy teams in this work.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced consultant to deliver a distinct piece of work for a government department. The role involves developing a concise, high quality PDF document (approx. 10–15 pages) that provides high-level financial guidance tailored for individuals making claims. This is a niche requirement and will be further defined in collaboration with the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the audience and objectives of the guidance 
• Research and synthesise relevant financial information and policy context 
• Draft clear, accessible content suitable for a public-facing document 
• Design and structure the document for clarity and impact 
• Iterate based on feedback and finalise the deliverable

Essential: 

• Previous experience as a Financial Advisor
• Strong writing and communication skills 
• Experience in public sector, financial guidance, or policy documentation 
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines 
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping deliverables collaboratively 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".