Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to be a part of The MHRA's Digital & Service Design team In LeedsExcellent opportunity for career growth and developmentAbout Our ClientThe 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 Digital and Technology Group (D&T) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters!The Delivery function is responsible for providing a Delivery Centre of Excellence to drive an agile approach to technology-based change to deliver minimum viable products (MVP) and continuous improvements and managing all stages of the product development and implementation lifecycle, including business case creation, benefits realisation planning, and management of risks.Job DescriptionYou will play a pivotal role in assisting Delivery Managers to change how the Agency delivers digital products and services.You will support a Delivery Manager on a larger team, providing delivery capability support, under guidance and mentorship or work individually to deliver a smaller initiative.You will be accountable and responsible for tasks assigned to you, whilst continuously improving on the job.Including responsibilities such as:Planning and implementing agile ways of working whilst supporting or leading the multi-disciplinary team and suppliers.Provide support to Delivery team and other Agency colleagues with ad-hoc delivery requirements and queries.Communicate with key stakeholders to support the resolution of blockers and highlight any dependencies, risks & issues to delivery.Support or lead Agile ceremonies and or coaching sessions. The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following:You will hold a degree or have equivalent relevant experience.A basic understanding of GOV.UK services, service design methods and GDS standards is desirable.Experience of acting as a facilitator within a team environment.Good understanding of Agile and Lean tools, and techniques, with an ability to learn on the job to coach others.Experience of achieving targets and goals whilst resolving issues and unblocking problems.If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details.The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria.Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.Closing Date: 22nd August 2025Shortlisting Date: w/c 25th August 2025Interview Date: w/c 15th September 2025Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.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.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 pathogensMaintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settingsRoles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is requiredRoles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.What's on OfferSalary of £32,645 plus 28.97% PensionA Flexible, Hybrid Working ArrangementContinuous Professional DevelopmentApplicants 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.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 Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.ContactMatt Van RossiQuote job refJN-072025-6803111Phone number+441618286201Job summaryJob functionPublic SectorSubsectorjunior project managerSectorPublic SectorLocationLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameMatt Van RossiConsultant phone+441618286201Job referenceJN-072025-6803111