Lead Developer - Dynamics 365

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. This role is based our of their Leeds office and most people go to the office twice a week.

Client Details

We are currently looking for a Lead Developer - Dynamics 365 to join our Technology & Service Operations function within the Digital & Technology group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. 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.

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.

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. This role is based our of their Leeds office and most people go to the office twice a week.

Description

The Lead D365 developer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation and support of solutions delivered with Microsoft Dynamics 365. The post holder will have significant experience in the configuration and customization of the Dynamics 365 platform and a solid track record in prioritizing work, guiding team members and managing stakeholders.

The post holder will be hands-on and lead the team on the design and development of Dynamics 365 applications utilising agile methodologies, following industry best practices to ensure solutions are secure and performant.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal engineers, architects, and service providers to guarantee the successful delivery of projects.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, providing technical guidance and mentorship to more junior members and align development efforts with project goals.
• Support the planning, execution, and implementation of D365 projects, including project management, scope, and risk management.
• Take the lead in refining, troubleshooting, and improving current applications while ensuring no regression occurs in operational systems.
• Design and develop D365 applications that meet user needs using Agile practices.
• Promote excellent engineering standards and best practices in security and performance.

Profile

Our successful candidate will have:

• Substantial experience designing and developing solutions in Dynamics 365.
• Substantial experience modelling data in dataverse and a working knowledge of integrating with other data sources such as Microsoft Azure SQL.
• Experience of systems design architecture to determine business needs and systems integration.
• Demonstrable Behaviours of Managing a Quality Service, Changing and Approving, Seeing the Big Picture and Working Together

The selection process:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

• Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Closing date: 8 August 2025

Shortlisting date: W/C 18 August 2025

Interview date: W/C 25 August 2025

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.

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.

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 - .

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)

Job Offer

• 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
• 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. 28.97%
• 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

Salary of 55,233 plus MPS - Market Pay Supplements are non-consolidated, non-pensionable and dependant on capability assessment.

• 5,000 (developing)
• 10,000 (proficient)
• 15,000 (accomplished)