Deputy Head of Content and Marketing
Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: from £60,708 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026
Summary
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.
IBCA employees will be public servants. If successful in this role you will be appointed directly into IBCA, on IBCA terms and conditions as a public servant.
Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be fully operational for a period of approximately up to 5 years, after which IBCA will become a smaller residual service. 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.
Essential requirements
- Significant experience of leading low-and-no-cost and paid-for communications activity in a complex, high-profile or highly scrutinised environment
- Strong editorial judgement, with experience commissioning, shaping and assuring clear and compelling content for different audiences
- Experience of developing and delivering proactive communications and content plans, translating organisational priorities and external insight into coordinated activity
- The ability to connect insight with action: understanding what audience intelligence is telling you, and using it to improve content, campaigns and channel use across the team
- Experience of leading and developing communications professionals, including getting the best from people with different specialist skills
- Excellent judgement and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and constructively challenge senior leaders
- Strong planning and delivery skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, create momentum and work at pace
- A strong understanding of audience needs and how to evaluate channel performance against them
- Practical experience applying GDS design principles and GOV.UK style guidelines within government, an arm's length body (ALB), or another complex public-facing sector
- Desirable criteriaExperience of communications in government, an arm's length body or another complex public-facing organisationExperience of working collaboratively with service-design, policy and operational colleagues
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Deputy Head of Content and Marketing in Newcastle upon Tyne 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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