Head of Technology Commercial - £56,353 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th October 2024
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Job summary
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking an experienced Head of Technology Commercial to drive value, reduce risk, and enhance commercial outcomes for their Technology group. As a critical part of the Finance Division's Commercial team, you'll manage procurement and contract lifecycles across the digital and technology portfolios, driving optimal value and ensuring robust contract performance management.
This is a full time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Who Are We?
The MHRA enhances the health of millions daily by regulating medicines and medical devices with a foundation in science and research. Our 1,300-strong team is spread across the UK, dedicated to maximizing public health impact and efficiency in healthcare regulation.
Job description
What's the Role?
As the Head of Technology Commercial, you will lead a dynamic portfolio for Digital and Technology procurements, focusing on value creation, risk mitigation, and driving transformational change. You'll work closely with the MHRA's internal divisions, manage critical supplier relationships, and lead within the Commercial function.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Strategy: Shape and deliver the Commercial Category Strategy for Digital and Technology, aligning with MHRA's Operational Transformation goals.
- Lead Procurement and Contract Management: Oversee procurement activities, ensuring comprehensive analysis and recommendations to support senior decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across the Agency, ensuring value-driven contracts and innovative commercial solutions.
- Supplier Performance Management: Maintain supplier performance and manage commercial risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Team Leadership: Guide and develop a Commercial Officer, providing commercial support across categories as required.
Person specification
Who Are We Looking For?
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proven expertise in commercial leadership within a technology environment.
- Strong experience in contract negotiations, procurement, and management of IT goods and services within a Public Sector, Central Government or NfP environment.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and foster effective team collaboration.
- Technical skills in procurement legislation, contract drafting, digital procurement and stakeholder advisory.
- MCIPS qualification (desirable, but not required) and/or demonstrable career within PCR2015 led Digital Procurements.
For a full overview of the role and requirements, please refer to our Job Description and Person Specification.
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Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
- Privilege Leave: 1 day
- Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
- Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
- Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
- Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666
- Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
- Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
- Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
- Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
- On-going learning and development
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Selection process details
We assess candidates using the Civil Service Success Profiles, covering Behaviours, Experience, and Technical elements. Applications should include a CV reflecting these criteria, which will be submitted to Michael Page.
Interviews will assess Behaviours, Experience, Technical, and Strength criteria. You may also be asked to complete a presentation or test.
- Closing date: 27th October
- Shortlisting date: 12th November
- Interview date: 14th and 15th November
Successful candidates must meet UK immigration requirements and pass security, disclosure, and barring checks, along with specific checks for animal rights and pro-life activism.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
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Job contact :
- Name : Hannah Quinn-Hill
- Email : hannahquinnhill@michaelpage.com
- Telephone : 01132437702
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- Email : careers@mhra.gov.uk
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