Head of Legislation Delivery

We are currently looking for a Head of Legislation Deliveryto join our Regulatory Reformteam in the Partnershipsgroup.

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 open to requests for part-time job shares and flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.

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 Partnerships Group has responsibility for shaping the policy to guide the MHRAs operations driving priority policy development transforming the legal regime for medicines and medical devices which underpins all of our work and developing of the MHRAs national and international partnerships to ensure UK patients have the fastest possible access to safe effective medicines and medical devices.

The Group focuses on issues that are at the heart of public health fast safe access to medicines and medical devices working with industry and NHS and other health Arms-length bodies (ALBs); and supporting the future of the life sciences industry in the UK. We do all this while ensuring patients are at the heart of our work.

Whats the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of a new regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices leadingon high profile issues which have a tangible impact on public health patients and the life sciences industry.

We are recruiting a G6 Head of Legislation Delivery to co-lead the Regulatory Reform team alongside another G6 who leads work on Legislative and European Strategy. The Regulatory Reform teamleads the MHRAs legislative changes to modernise and improve the regulatory regime for UK medicines and medical devices our relationship with Europe and how our regulatory regime interacts with EU legislation.

The Team has recently delivered new UK Clinical Trials legislation introduced a regulatory framework for innovative manufacturing of medicines and implemented new regulatory arrangements to ensure UK wide supply of novel medicines.

The post holder should have excellent understanding of civil service parliamentary processes and working with lawyers and ideally will have experience of delivering complex legislative to the roles success will be working effectively with experts and senior officials across the MHRA and other government departments and ability to understand complex technical policy and translate it for wider audiences.

Key responsibilities:

The core responsibility of the role will be to oversee the process of making legislation including consultation government clearance legal drafting and Parliament process. The postholder will also work closely across technical specialist teams legal teams and other government departments to manage development of legislation and related policy documents along with the following duties:

• Line management of a core team delivering new legislation and jointly lead and work with the other G6 develop the Regulatory Reform team ensuring clear priorities and best use of resources across a high-performing team.

• Build capability across the MHRA to develop and deliver future legislation ensuring consistent approaches across different pieces of legislation providing expert advice to MHRA colleagues on government and parliamentary processes and ensuring high quality products for Parliament and Ministers.

• Engage with senior leaders external partners and stakeholders such as industry trade associations patient groups the NHS DHSC and other government departments to ensure development and delivery of effective legislation.

• Provide high quality advice and briefing to Ministers and senior policy officials on legislation delivery. Communicating complex regulatory policy into concise options and recommendations to enable key decision making on legislation.

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill be able to demonstrate they meet the following criteria:

• Substantial experience of working in the civil service and understanding of Government and Parliamentary processes
• Communicating and Influencing- Communicate clearly honestly and enthusiastically with others in order to build trust and being persuasive when required. The ability to understand and accurately interpret complex information from a range of sources and excellent communication skills to confidently communicate complex information in writing and verbally for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Seeing the Big Picture -Ensure plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies
• Leadership - Seek out shared interests beyond own area of responsibility understanding the extent of the impact actions have on the organisation. Inspire and motivate teams to be fully engaged in their work and dedicated to their role.

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 Leadership.

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 competency-based 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:8 July 2025

Shortlisting date: 16 July 2025

Interview date:23 - 24 July 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 pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must completebasic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations and in some circumstances routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
• Maintenance roles particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

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 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 Tax-Free 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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