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Join to apply for theAssistant People Business Partnerrole atMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Join to apply for theAssistant People Business Partnerrole atMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for an Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for anAssistant People Business Partnerto join ourPeopleFunctionwithin theCorporategroup.This is afull-timeopportunity, on apermanentbasis. 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.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 People 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.The People Business Partnering team partners with managers at a strategic and operational level, enabling them to lead their teams effectively to deliver good business and patient outcomes. They work in partnership with People colleagues to deliver and contribute to the People strategy and implementation of this strategy, in line with Group and agency business plans. They also sit on the SMT for the groups they support and ensure people aspects are considered.What’s the role?The Assistant People Business Partner will work with the People Business Partner to deliver a business focused Peopleservice that meets the needs of the client area(s) and wider organisation. Working in partnership with Peopleteam members to ensure pay and employee relations issues are managed to a high quality, ensuring adherence to legislation, policies and terms and conditions. Contributing to strategic Peopleprojects and deputising for PeopleBusiness Partners as required.Key ResponsibilitiesTo quickly and effectively build and maintain strong and credible relationships with managers at all levels within the client area and to develop in -depth understanding of the work of the organisation . To provide advice to managers to contribute to effective management of staff and meet governance requirements. To effectively advise on and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance. To work in partnership with managers at a strategic level to constructively challenge and identify opportunities for change and development.Who are we looking for?Oursuccessful candidatewill have:Experience working with managers at all levels Leading employee relations cases from start to finish. You will be adept at building relationships quickly and seeing the bigger picture. You will also be a graduate or chartered member of the CIPD or currently undertaking a qualification.If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please Selection ProcessWe 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. Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage 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 Graduate or Chartered membership of CIPD or currently undertaking qualification.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 ApplicationsApplicants must ensure that anything submitted isfactually 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 soon as possible.Closing date:10 August 2025Shortlisting date: w/c 11 August 2025Interview date:27 & 29 August 2025Candidates 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 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 .RoleCertain 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 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 .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 at: Service CommissionRoom G/81Horse Guards RoadLondonSW1A 2HQAbout UsABOUT USThe 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 agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad.The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation. 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