Talent & Capabilities Partner (London)

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Talent & Capabilities Partner to join our People Function within the Corporate group. Please note this opportunity is currently only available to those working within the Civil Service. Applications from non-Civil Servants may not be reviewed and may be rejected.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU/South Mimms, Hertfordshire. 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 function sits within the Corporate Group, alongside Finance, Commercial, Infrastructure, and Laboratory Services, and is led by the Chief People Officer. Guided by our People Strategy, we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, developing exceptional people and leaders, championing diversity, promoting wellbeing, and fostering a healthy, high-performing culture. This is an exciting time to join the Agency, with the recent launch of the MHRA Academy and the upcoming implementation of a new Learning Management System in 2025/26, both key to advancing learning and specialist development across the organisation. What’s the role?

As a Talent and Capability Partner, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering learning, development, and talent initiatives across the Agency. Working closely with the Head of Organisational Development, Talent and Capabilities, and key stakeholders, you’ll support the design, delivery, and evaluation of impactful learning and career development programmes aligned to strategic priorities. This is a dynamic and collaborative role, requiring strong partnership skills and a passion for enabling people to grow, lead, and thrive. Key Responsibilities

• Learning & Development – Design, commission, deliver and evaluate engaging, accessible learning solutions in line with organisational priorities, including managing compliance with Civil Service L&D spend controls.
• Career Development – Lead the Agency’s internal careers development programme and support coaching, mentoring, and buddying schemes to enable career progression.
• Leadership & Management Development – Identify and deliver learning solutions to build management capability and embed Civil Service leadership standards across the organisation.
• Talent Management & Stakeholder Engagement – Act as the Agency's lead for Civil Service talent schemes and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders to identify and deliver talent development opportunities

Who are we looking for?

Oursuccessful candidatewill have:

• Proven experience across the full training cycle , including needs analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development programmes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and tailor learning approaches to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and partnership-oriented , with a track record of working effectively across teams and external networks to deliver shared goals.
• Experience of implementing change and driving continuous improvement in learning and talent development practices.
• Relevant CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) in learning and development, with knowledge of learning management systems (desirable).

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 contact careers@mhra.gov.uk

The Selection Process

We 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.
• 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 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 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 c an 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.

Closing date:14 July 2025 Shortlisting date: 17 July 2025 Interview date:23-25 July 2025 Candidates 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk 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 . Role

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 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk . 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 , Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.i