Senior Resourcing Partner

Application Deadline: 23:55 on 26th October 2026

Job 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 Arm's Length Body (ALB), or an external employer.

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team in a vital role. If you are passionate about recruitment and want to contribute to a compassionate mission, apply now to be part of an organisation that is committed to supporting those affected by historical injustices. As we establish IBCA as an employer of choice, we are committed to building a resilient and effective workforce that reflects our mission and vision.

When IBCA enters its wind-down phase, the recruitment team will play a pivotal role in transitioning function towards career advisory and redeployment services, while providing interview and skills coaching to support our workforce in achieving their future career aspirations.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in an organisation making a genuine difference?

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Resourcing Partner to join the dynamic IBCA Resourcing Team. In this unique, fast-paced and varied role, you will lead a passionate team in delivering all aspects of recruitment, from campaign planning to the seamless onboarding of new talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Guide and inspire a talented team to deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions that align with IBCA’s objectives.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with IBCA stakeholders, providing expert advice to develop resourcing plans that drive the organisation’s mission forward. Lead on monthly recruitment network sessions to enable our vacancy managers to recruit confidently and compliantly. Work closely with private offices and senior stakeholders to maintain and build upon the high calibre reputation of the recruitment team.
• Innovation: Drive innovative thinking, utilising and exploring all viable resourcing models.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Produce insightful reports and plans on recruitment activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead on identifying and encouraging the team to implement innovative ways of working to support IBCA through its lifecycle journey. Ensure robust quality assurance practices are carried out to provide governance assurance to the board.
• Visa Sponsorship: Focal point for all visa sponsorship requests, ensure team follow governance process and keeping self and the team aware of any legislation changes that may impact eligibility.
• Secondments: Oversee secondments process, ensuring agreements are robust and agreed prior to onboarding.
• Contingent Labour: Oversee contingent labour process, ensuring new requests comply with internal governance process and that requests and extensions are handled appropriately.
• Workforce Insight: Maintain and enhance robust recruitment and workforce data, establishing regular reporting mechanisms for transparency and continuous improvement.
• Service Provider Management: Act as the primary point of contact for managing relationships with external service providers, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, performance standards are upheld, and service delivery is in alignment with organisational goals. Coordinate between internal teams and service providers to resolve issues, monitor progress, and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance overall service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Presenting to Senior Leaders/Board Members: You will be tasked with presenting proposals to senior leadership for budgetary or process improvements along with benefit and risk factors to allow them to make robust decisions.

Person specification

• Proven leadership ability to inspire, direct, and motivate multidisciplinary resourcing teams toward strategic goals.
• Extensive end-to-end recruitment experience, including sourcing strategies aligned with strict recruitment compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic partnership skills to effectively align resourcing plans with organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience of oversight and management of third-party recruitment service providers to ensure delivery and performance standards.
• Analytical mindset with expertise in utilising recruitment metrics and workforce data to drive continuous process improvement.

Additional information

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.