The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is a new arm’s-length body set up, at unprecedented pace, to administer compensation to people whose lives have been impacted by the infected blood scandal.
IBCA 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.
We are committed to putting the infected and affected blood community at the centre of every decision we make and every step we take to build our organisation to deliver compensation payments.
Risk Manager
The Risk Manager will lead the development and embedding of effective risk management across IBCA, helping the organisation identify, understand and manage the risks that could affect delivery of its strategic objectives. The role will provide leadership, advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders, risk owners and teams across IBCA, ensuring that risk is actively managed and that high-quality risk information supports effective governance and decision-making.
The Risk Manager will be responsible for leading and developing IBCA’s approach to risk management and ensuring it is practical, proportionate and embedded across the organisation. You will lead the continued development of IBCA’s risk management framework, strengthen organisational risk maturity and support the effective management of principal, cross-cutting and emerging risks.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of IBCA’s risk management framework, policy and supporting processes.
Support senior leaders and risk owners to identify, assess, manage and elevate principal and emerging risks.
Provide constructive challenge on risk scoring, controls, mitigations and actions.
Produce clear risk insight and reporting for senior governance forums, including ExCo and relevant committees.
Lead risk deep dives, thematic reviews and activity to improve organisational risk maturity.
Support the development and use of risk appetite and tolerance in planning and decision‑making.
Build risk capability across IBCA through guidance, coaching and training.
Work closely with assurance, governance and delivery colleagues to identify gaps, dependencies and areas requiring further attention.
Line manage and develop the Risk Officer.
Essential criteria
You will have strong risk management experience, sound judgement and the confidence to work with and challenge senior stakeholders. You will be able to turn complex risk information into clear insight, build effective relationships and help embed practical risk management across the organisation.
Experience working with strategic level risks.
Knowledge of the orange book.
Experience leading a team in a fast-moving environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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Company: Government Recruitment Service
Salary: from £60,708 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Glasgow
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
489588 - Risk and Assurance Manager in Glasgow employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a robust pension scheme, the MoJ fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to influence key financial strategies that impact the nation. Located nationally, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse stakeholders across the UK, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
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