AMS PSR

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Governance Development Lead (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract which is a hybrid role so requires 1 day a week in the Newcastle office

This Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) independent review was commissioned by the Cabinet Office (CO) and was conducted by Sir Tyrone Urch and Hazel Hobbs as core Review Team (RT) members and supported by government digital/data experts.

As a Governance Development Lead, your main responsibilities will be:

• To provide support in the development of IBCA's Board including delivering and updated internal governance framework and overseeing board delivery
• Direct support to the board in terms of minute taking, room booking and commissioning and sending of papers for the board
• Align governance practices with organizational growth and strategic priorities.
• Work with a wide team of stakeholders at all levels
• Remuneration committee and audit duties
• Maintain accurate records of governance activities, including declarations of interest and registers.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in a governance role within central government
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels including governance boards
• Experience in supporting governance teams which includes secretariat duties
• Internal governance experience and skillset
• Strong self starter with a proactive approach to all duties

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.

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".