People Business Partner

We are currently looking for a People Business Partnerto join our PeopleFunction within the Corporate group.

This is a fulltime opportunity on a permanent basis. The role can 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 Agencys People function has a headcount of 35 staff. Our team vision is: To be a trusted strategic people partner that helps drive the business and enables continuous improvement. The Agency has a strong commitment to the development of staff capability to realise the organisations strategic objectives and to ensure we retain our status as a worldclass regulator in a postBrexit environment.

Whats the role

The post holder will develop deliver and maintain a business focussed People Business Partnering service that meets the strategic and tactical needs of identified groups/departments and the Agency as a whole and liaise as appropriate with others in the People team who have a specialist focus and/or provide more operational support. There are three People Business Partner roles overseen by a Head of People Business Partnering and each takes the lead for a number of specific groups within the Agency. This post has line management responsibility for an Assistant People Business Partner and will provide guidance and support to HR Advisors within the team.

The post holder will work in partnership with People team colleagues to deliver and contribute to the development and implementation of the People strategy in line with Agency strategy and business plans. The post holder will contribute to the overall management of the People function and deputise as appropriate for other senior colleagues as a member of the People functions senior management team.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop excellent knowledge of each accountable business area in order to assist directors/senior managers proactively in support of improved business outcomes.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of programmes of change where needed to support the interests of the group/department and Agency. Scope and deliver any organisation design and structure improvements.
• Participate in business planning for the groups/departments and contribute to strategic direction by translating business goals into prioritised people activities.
• Manage cross group/department people related strategic projects and ensure they are planned and executed successfully to agreed outputs timescales and costs.
• Maintain and foster sound employee relations by advising and guiding managers on current legislation and lead on peoplerelated aspects of complex employee relations cases/proposed changes to organisation structures.

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill have:

• CIPD qualification Level 5 or above or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal skills including influencing relationship building and collaboration
• Expert knowledge and experience of complex employee relations case work
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and best practice with proven ability to apply it in practice
• Proven track record of leading managing and handling the people aspects of organisational development and delivering major change programmes

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 candidatesfind out more here.

• Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour 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.
• Presentation to be prepared as part of your interview with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
• Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour 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 Communicating and Influencing Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including influencing relationship building and collaboration.

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 competencybased answers provided ensure you have read these thoroughly and allowsufficienttime. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

Use of AI in Job Applications

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.

Closing date:28 May 2025

Shortlisting date: 30 May 2025

Interview date:9 10 June 2025

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 information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and prolife activism checks. People working with government assets must completebasic personnel security standard checks.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be as part of preemployment 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 applicants 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 TaxFree Childcare. Determine your eligibilityhere.

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 appointmenton the basis ofmerit 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 Florentina Oyelami Head of Talent Acquisition .

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

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