Head of Talent, Development & Organisational Culture - £70,011 p.a. + benefits
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We are currently looking for a Head of Talent, Development and Organisational Culture to join our Human Resources Function within the Corporate 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 or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. 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 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 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 HR Group has a key role in developing organisational capability and managing both current and predicted people risks effectively in order to enable organisational development and people resourcing needs; in pursuit of the Agency vision and priorities and in line with Agency values.
In 2022 we launched our People Strategy which focuses on: attracting and retaining the best people, developing exceptional people and leaders, valuing diversity and promoting wellbeing and health, investing in a healthy culture, and enabling great performance and delivery in an organisation where our people flourish. The People Strategy is about enabling effective partnership between the Agency and its people in helping to deliver the public health outcomes.
What's the role?
As our most senior Talent and Learning Professional, the postholder will play a key role in helping the Agency to deliver on our key value "We create an environment where learning and innovation thrive". This role will act as a key partner for the Agency's Leadership team, the One Agency Leadership Group (OALG), developing strategies that encourage great leadership and effective career development. There is plenty of scope for professional development as part of a friendly and well integrated HR function.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a small, highly skilled team to identify, motivate develop and retain talent and embed succession planning
- Lead work on culture change within the Agency
- Select and implement a new learning management system (LMS), working in close collaboration with the systems team
- Develop effective career pathways in collaboration with partners and the wider civil service
Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate will have:
• Full or part-qualified member (Level 5) of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or willing to work towards this, or equivalent professional qualification or HR knowledge.
• Experience of a learning management system
• Experience developing and evaluating learning and talent strategies
• Experience of capability-building, on an individual, team and organisational level
• Experience of developing and implementing culture change initiatives
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
• Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. 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.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of 'Experience developing and evaluating learning and talent strategies - demonstrating how learning solutions have been evaluated and experience of developing strategies to develop a pipeline of talent and organisational opportunities for all.'
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 based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Closing date: 25th September 2024
Shortlisting date: 26th September 2024
Interview date: 8th - 9th October 2024
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
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 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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