We are currently looking for two Project Support Officers to join our Delivery Function within the Digital & Technology group.

Client Details

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 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 a digital and technology-based change to deliver minimum viable products (MVP) and continuous improvements and managing all stages of the product development and implementation lifecycle, including, but not limited to, business case creation, benefits realisation planning, and management of risks.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Our Canary Wharf and South Mimms sites are only available as contractual work locations to existing employees of the MHRA.

Description

The post holder covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project's objectives and enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the project manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.

This job description is based on the equivalent role in the (PDCF) which describes the job roles, capabilities and learning for all Project Delivery Professionals across Government.

Key responsibilities:

Planning and scheduling - Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning and scheduling.
Monitoring and reporting - Manage project controls, reporting to the Project Manager about the project status. Develop project performance reports.
Admin - Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning.
Resources - Lead a team responsible for identifying, developing and deploying resources. Manage workforce planning, providing information for effective decision making to the Project Manager. Procurement of supplies and services related to project support within Delegated Financial Authority limits.
Stakeholder - Manage and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Draft and sign-off correspondence.
Financial control - Manage project spend and contribute to the compilation of budgets. Contribute to the project business case.
Risks and issues - Lead potential risk areas, working with risk manager and escalating as appropriate. If you would like