Job summary
We are currently looking for a�Head of Talent, Development and Organisational Culture�to join our�Human Resources�Function within the�Corporate�group.
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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.
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Who are we?�
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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.
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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.
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Job description
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
1. Managing a small, highly skilled team to�identify, motivate develop and retain talent and embed succession planning
2. Leading work on culture change within the Agency�
3. Selecting and implementing a new learning management system (LMS), working in close collaboration with the systems team
4. Developing effective career pathways in collaboration with partners and the wider civil service
Person specification
Our�successful candidate�will have:
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5. 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.
6. Experience of a learning management system
7. Experience developing and evaluating learning and talent strategies
8. Experience of capability-building, on an individual, team and organisational level
9. Experience of developing and implementing culture change initiatives
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Benefits
Alongside your salary of �70,011, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes �20,282 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
10. 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�
11. Privilege Leave: 1 day��
12. 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�
13. 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�
14. Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
15. Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance�
16. Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan�
17. Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund�
18. Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
19. Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs�
20. On-going learning and development�