Chief Officer, Digital Technologies - £100,000 - £160,000 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory AgencyUnited Kingdom23 hours ago
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Canary Wharf, London
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Chief Officer, Digital Technologies to join our Digital & Technology group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the hiring manager before accepting an appointment.
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 (MHRA) is the UK’s sovereign regulator for medicines, including biological medicines, medical devices, and blood products. Our primary purpose is to ensure that products intended for the UK market are safe and effective and to monitor the ongoing safety of licensed products. We improve and protect the health of millions of people every day by making sure healthcare products in the UK meet the highest standards and are safe to use.
Advances in healthcare will put digital innovation at the forefront of our work. Digital transformation is a critical component in building a high-quality, cost-effective healthcare system, which improves patient outcomes and makes healthcare more accessible to all. Digital technologies are also an important part of the UK life science industry, which is a vital part of the UK Government’s strategy to promote growth in the UK economy. As a national regulator of these technologies, the MHRA has an important role in ensuring the MedTech and Health AI industry is able to flourish in the UK, in a way that improves patient care and benefits the economy.
Job Description
What’s the role?
We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Officer, Digital Technologies who will be a thought leader, able to engage with digital research and development, the MedTech industry, and our international partners to synthesise the changes we need to make as a regulator. As an internal service provider, the postholder will also oversee our internal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring that we implement enabling technology solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Officer, Digital Technologies who will be a thought leader, able to engage with digital research and development, the MedTech industry, and our international partners to synthesise the changes we need to make as a regulator. As an internal service provider, the postholder will also oversee our internal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring that we implement enabling technology solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Our Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Essential Criteria:
Alongside your salary of £100,000, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £28,970 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Shortlisting date: W/C 24 November 2025
Assessments: W/C 08 December 2025
Interview date: W/C 15 December 2025 TBC
Candidates 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:
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 [email protected].
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 – [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
[email protected]
Civil Service Commission
Room G/8
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Job 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 contact the Resourcing Team at [email protected], in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - [email protected] - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Chief Officer, Digital Technologies to join our Digital & Technology group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the hiring manager before accepting an appointment.
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 (MHRA) is the UK’s sovereign regulator for medicines, including biological medicines, medical devices, and blood products. Our primary purpose is to ensure that products intended for the UK market are safe and effective and to monitor the ongoing safety of licensed products. We improve and protect the health of millions of people every day by making sure healthcare products in the UK meet the highest standards and are safe to use.
Advances in healthcare will put digital innovation at the forefront of our work. Digital transformation is a critical component in building a high-quality, cost-effective healthcare system, which improves patient outcomes and makes healthcare more accessible to all. Digital technologies are also an important part of the UK life science industry, which is a vital part of the UK Government’s strategy to promote growth in the UK economy. As a national regulator of these technologies, the MHRA has an important role in ensuring the MedTech and Health AI industry is able to flourish in the UK, in a way that improves patient care and benefits the economy.
Job Description
What’s the role?
We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Officer, Digital Technologies who will be a thought leader, able to engage with digital research and development, the MedTech industry, and our international partners to synthesise the changes we need to make as a regulator. As an internal service provider, the postholder will also oversee our internal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring that we implement enabling technology solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering a strategy for the effective regulation of technology and AI in MHRA regulated products, in partnership with the MHRA Executive Committee
- Positioning the Agency internationally, as the leading MedTech/digital regulator, helping to make the UK the most desirable place to develop, test and deploy digital technologies in healthcare.
- Delivering agreed digital change programmes with particular emphasis on cross cutting developments, including with health and care systems partners
- Ensuring that internal MHRA digital and information technology services and IT-enabled changes are effective, consistently meet their service objectives and represent good value for money
We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Officer, Digital Technologies who will be a thought leader, able to engage with digital research and development, the MedTech industry, and our international partners to synthesise the changes we need to make as a regulator. As an internal service provider, the postholder will also oversee our internal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring that we implement enabling technology solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering a strategy for the effective regulation of technology and AI in MHRA regulated products, in partnership with the MHRA Executive Committee
- Positioning the Agency internationally, as the leading MedTech/digital regulator, helping to make the UK the most desirable place to develop, test and deploy digital technologies in healthcare.
- Delivering agreed digital change programmes with particular emphasis on cross cutting developments, including with health and care systems partners
- Ensuring that internal MHRA digital and information technology services and IT-enabled changes are effective, consistently meet their service objectives and represent good value for money
Our Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable track record of leading a large, high performing digital innovation team, setting clear strategic direction and leading a diverse set of digital and innovation professionals.
- Extensive experience at senior board management level from complex organisations that have a national and international presence. Whilst not essential, within a regulated environment would be beneficial.
- Outstanding leadership capability with evidence of delivering change.
- Outstanding communication skills with a wide range of stakeholder groups such as medical, scientific, research, media and government officials.
- Experience of creating and delivering a compelling vision and purpose in delivering digital innovation and priorities with credibility and impact across various internal and external stakeholders – nationally and internationally.
- Experience and appreciation of medical innovation and technology and an understanding of how regulation needs to respond to the opportunities and challenges that innovation presents, including but not limited to experience with AI applications, including the design, training, and deployment of machine learning models or algorithms for medical data.
- Track record of building highly motivated teams (internal and external) and establishing collaborative working relationships and partnerships.
- Proven experience in the Med Tech sector, including direct involvement in the development, deployment, or evaluation of medical technologies such as digital diagnostics, wearable health devices, clinical decision support systems, or telemedicine platforms
Alongside your salary of £100,000, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £28,970 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
- Privilege Leave: 1 day
- Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
- Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
- Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
- Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666
- Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
- Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
- Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
- Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
- On-going learning and development
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
- Application – if you wish to apply for this post, please submit the following to Alumni Global:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years
- A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1,200 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
- Test – If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a series of assessments which could include an Independent Leadership Assessment /stakeholder engagement exercise and an unseen scenario based exercise/presentation prior to the interview.
- Interview – which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths criteria listed in the person specification.
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Shortlisting date: W/C 24 November 2025
Assessments: W/C 08 December 2025
Interview date: W/C 15 December 2025 TBC
Candidates 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 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.
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 [email protected].
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 – [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
[email protected]
Civil Service Commission
Room G/8
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Michael Earnshaw
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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 contact the Resourcing Team at [email protected], in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - [email protected] - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
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