We are currently looking for a Risk and Safety Communications specialist to join our Communications and Engagement Function within the Enablement 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. We are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.
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 LOOKING FOR?

Our successful candidate will:

• Leadership - Ensure colleagues and stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, activities, and timeframes. Consider different individual needs, views, and ideas, championing inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. Consider the impacts of own and team’s activities on stakeholders and end users. Role-model commitment and satisfaction with role. Recognise and praise the achievements of others to drive positivity within the team. Effectively manage conflict, misconduct, and non-inclusive behaviour, raising with senior managers where appropriate.
• Working Together - Good interpersonal skills and knowing how to work as a team to coordinate and deliver the end goal.
• Managing a Quality Service - Experience of maintaining multiple projects whilst ensuring all risks are mitigated. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and effective way to drive understanding and behaviour change.
• Service Focused - You look for ways to serve customers putting their needs at the heart of everything you do.

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 holding a relevant qualification along with membership of CIM, CIPR or other relevant professional body is desirable but not essential.
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.

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

• Risk communication lead for regulatory and emerging issues. Ensuring timely responses and mitigating any risks using various risk communication channels to inform healthcare professionals and patients.
• Ensure the risk communications strategy is implemented, delivered, and responds to emerging situations with solutions.
• Maintain and nurture key stakeholders to help disseminate messaging and ensure effective communications are achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a lead communications specialist and develop and deliver communication strategies to inform the public and healthcare professionals in a managed way of any new issues or risks.
• Manage, lead, and maintain risk product information channels to enable the public and healthcare professionals are well informed of health issues.
• Map and engage risk communication stakeholders and nurture these relationships to communicate effectively.Act as a project manager for projects and key operational Groups in the Agency to ensure we deliver effective risk communication and monitor the progress of the Improving Safety Communications strategy.