Payment System Specialist

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 operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. 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., As a Payment System Specialist, you will be instrumental in engagement with the operational teams delivering payment solutions for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). You will be pivotal in building strong relationships with senior managers, developing a deep understanding of their business, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the financial health while ensuring the effective operation of this newly formed, high-profile organisation. You will be pivotal in building strong relationships with senior managers, developing a deep understanding of their business, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Supporting the finance team's engagement with operational and digital teams to ensure payment systems have appropriate design, robust controls, and capture and report key data.
• Support the development of short, medium and longer-term cash forecasting processes to meet HMT requirements.
• Work with modelling and financial accounting teams to ensure flow of information needed for the agency's compensation valuation models;
• Coordinate cash transfers to DWP are sufficient and on time to ensure that compensation payments to claimants are not subject to any delay.
• Lead on any cash and compensation specific reporting to stakeholders outside of the usual month end and annual reporting processes.
• Provide advice on the improvements in cash management and accounting systems, including such areas as international payments. PLEASE NOTE We will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role on Mon 1 Dec 2025 - 2pm to 3pm to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about IBCA and the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, then use this link to join the call at the right time. If you would like to speak to someone informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact ibca.recruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

• Financial Acumen & Technical Skills: Significant practical experience in system controls and finance data capture, ideally with experience of implementing or supporting the design of a payment system and cash forecasting, and a strong understanding of financial and audit processes;
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, and draw conclusions;
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport with stakeholders at all levels;
• IT Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar)., Professional Qualification: this position can be completed by Qualified, Part Qualified, working toward, or a commitment to work towards CCAB, CIMA or equivalent., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Technical Question on financial stakeholder business partnering, Alongside your salary of £47,258, Infected Blood Compensation Authority contributes £13,690 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Premium allowance paid monthly after probation
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%
• 32.5 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Family friendly policies to support you and your everyday responsibilities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, up to 12 months shared parental leave Recent changes in skilled worker visa eligibility mean that a Skilled Worker must have a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from a Home Office-approved sponsor. From 22 July 2025, the job must normally be skilled to level 6 (graduate level) on the Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland, or the equivalent level in Wales or Scotland, or be included on either the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List. Please be aware that if the role is not eligible for a skilled worker visa that we will be unable to provide sponsorship., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of your application, you will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history and qualifications, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert. You will also be required to provide a Statement of Suitability. Please use your statement of suitability to (in no more than 750 words) to explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert. At interview stage you will be assessed on Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills Expected timeline (subject to change) Expected sift date - TBC Expected interview date/s - TBC Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview. Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.