We are currently looking for an Advertising Specialist to join our Authorisation Lifecycle Function within the Healthcare Quality and Access Group.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following;

• Making effective decisions : present reasonable conclusions from a wide range of complex and sometimes incomplete evidence; make decisions confidently even when details are unclear or if they prove to be unpopular
• Communicating and influencing: communicate with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way in order to build trust. Explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand, and deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity, being persuasive when required
• Changing and improving : make changes which add value and clearly articulate how changes will benefit the business; identify early signs that things are going wrong and respond promptly
• Use of evidence from a variety of sources to make sound recommendations or decisions in line with the protection of public health
• Evidence of being able to work across wider government or the self-regulatory environment to achieve successful outcomes

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

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of candidates having i n depth and up-to-date knowledge of the legislation and regulatory structures governing medicines advertising in the UK.
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 allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

• ensuring efficiency of operations and consistency of decision-making, escalating and interacting with senior leaders as appropriate
• help strengthen advertising policy and guidance development as required
• lead on complex casework, advertising projects, and policy development as required
• supporting knowledge management within the team