Head of Technology Commercial

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Full time

We are currently looking for a **Head of Technology Commercial** to join our **Commercial **team within the **Finance** group.

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.

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 4 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 8 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 core purpose of the Finance Division is to ensure public funds are spent wisely and that the Executive and the Board make informed decisions about costs and investments than bring public value outcomes.

The Commercial team reports to the Chief Finance Officer and is charged with improving commercial outcomes, driving value for money, embedding a stronger commercial focus, reducing risk and improving commercial capability across the MHRA.

The Commercial team is responsible for the purchase of goods in services in the categories of Digital and Technology, Facilities Management, Science and Corporate; with a combined portfolio of circa 400 contracts with an addressable spend +70m per annum.

**What’s the role?**

The Head of Technology for Commercial reports into the Deputy Director of Commercial who has set an ambitious commercial programme as Central Government transforms Public Sector Procurement. The post holder will work closely with their stakeholders to develop the commercial strategy for digital and technology commercial activity as well as set the roadmap for its delivery. This will be a unique opportunity for the Head of Technology for Commercial to put their mark on their category as they shape and re-brand this area of the commercial team.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop the Commercial Category Strategy for Digital and Technology that supports Operational Transformation ensuring all commercial activity reflects the vision you have devised for your portfolio.
- Responsible for the delivery of procurement and contract management activity for yourself and team, ensuring accurate, comprehensive and transparent analysis, with recommendations to senior decision makers based on whole life costs that maintain full business ownership of the commercial outcomes.
- Provide expert commercial advice that draws on relevant procurement legislation, policy, information, supply market knowledge, and commercial experience. To include providing commercial options, solutions and opportunities that best reflect the current market.
- Engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels to include working in partnership with Agency divisions to develop and execute strategies for sourcing requirements ensuring subsequent contracts demonstrate value for money, maximize the return on investment and improved performance, seeking alternative commercial and service delivery models as appropriate

**Who are we looking for?**
- Experience of procuring and managing contracts for supply of large and complex digital and technology goods and services. Public Sector experience desirable but not required.
- The ability to communicate commercial complexity and act in an advisory capacity to senior stakeholders that enables them to arrive at informed decisions and take calculated risk.
- A proven track record as a leader providing positive outcomes in a challenging and complex environment.
- Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement.
- Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm within the commercial environment.

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification

**The selection process**:

- **Interview**, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

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 statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.

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