Head of Technology Commercial

MHRA
Head of Technology Commercial – £56,353 p.a. + benefits

We are currently looking for a Head of Technology Commercial to join our Commercial team within the Finance group.

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.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 4 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 8 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 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The core purpose of the Finance Division is to ensure public funds are spent wisely and that the Executive and the Board make informed decisions about costs and investments than bring public value outcomes.

The Commercial team reports to the Chief Finance Officer and is charged with improving commercial outcomes, driving value for money, embedding a stronger commercial focus, reducing risk and improving commercial capability across the MHRA.

The Commercial team is responsible for the purchase of goods in services in the categories of Digital and Technology, Facilities Management, Science and Corporate; with a combined portfolio of circa 400 contracts with an addressable spend m per annum.

What’s the role?

The Head of Technology for Commercial reports into the Deputy Director of Commercial who has set an ambitious commercial programme as Central Government transforms Public Sector Procurement. The post holder will work closely with their stakeholders to develop the commercial strategy for digital and technology commercial activity as well as set the roadmap for its delivery. This will be a unique opportunity for the Head of Technology for Commercial to put their mark on their category as they shape and re-brand this area of the commercial team.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the Commercial Category Strategy for Digital and Technology that supports Operational Transformation ensuring all commercial activity reflects the vision you have devised for your portfolio.
• Responsible for the delivery of procurement and contract management activity for yourself and team, ensuring accurate, comprehensive and transparent analysis, with recommendations to senior decision makers based on whole life costs that maintain full business ownership of the commercial outcomes.
• Provide expert commercial advice that draws on relevant procurement legislation, policy, information, supply market knowledge, and commercial experience. To include providing commercial options, solutions and opportunities that best reflect the current market.
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels to include working in partnership with Agency divisions to develop and execute strategies for sourcing requirements ensuring subsequent contracts demonstrate value for money, maximize the return on investment and improved performance, seeking alternative commercial and service delivery models as appropriate

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will have:

– Experience of procuring and managing contracts for supply of large and complex digital and technology goods and services. Public Sector experience desirable but not required.

– The ability to communicate commercial complexity and act in an advisory capacity to senior stakeholders that enables them to arrive at informed decisions and take calculated risk .

– A proven track record as a leader providing positive outcomes in a challenging and complex environment.

– Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement.

– Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm within the commercial environment.

Online application form , including a statement of suitability, attached as a PDF demonstrating how you meet the person specification. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Please ensure not to include any personal identifying information on your supporting information.

Interview , which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.

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Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact as soon as possible.

Interview date: 09-10/05/2024

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here .

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks .

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 .

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, .

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