Project Manager
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Job Description
We are currently looking for a Project Managerto join our Business Operations Function within the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a full-time opportunity on a 12 month fixed term contract/internal move or temporary promotion 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.
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 Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure expertise on the safety of all medical products with enforcement capabilities. These functions are supported by the Agencys data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating abilities.
Against this background and the drive to improve treatment availability for patients safety remains at the heart of all our decision making across the product life cycle. The central mission of the Safety & Surveillance portfolio is to protect the public by appropriately identifying assessing and managing the risks associated with medical products. In every aspect of this work we harness the best science technology information and professional practice to protect patients in new and impactful ways.
Whats the role
The Project Manager will work with the Business Support and Data Analytics team providing a range of services regulatory and business support to the Chief Safety Officer and to functions across the Group.
The post holder will provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the Safety and Surveillance Group supporting the Business Support and Analytics teams operational and strategic activities to ensure that all projects deliver to time.
The post holder will provide a Secretariat function to the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) providing diary management for Safety and Surveillance business/staff meetings and a range of other meetings and initiatives as required ensuring accurate minutes and allocation and tracking of actions. In addition the post holder will be responsible for managing the work coming into the CSOs office to ensure timely allocation across the Group and will support the business in preparing draft presentations and delivering horizon scanning activities and research as required.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the tracking of projects across the Group to support the Business Support and Analytics team in defining the objectives activities deliverables benefits and developing risk registers and will play a key role in governance and working with stakeholders to support the business in ensuring the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation.
The post holder must have the project management experience and organisational skills to balance a varied range of tasks and requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities:
Perform diary management activities for the CO including but not limited to: diary/calendar management and coordination managing travel and expenses booking internal/external meetings liaising directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to prepare agendas and professional presentations coordinating the complete and on-time delivery of briefings and serving in a front door gatekeeper role for the CO.
Act as the Secretariat for S&S Senior Management/staff meetings/external meetings and ad hoc meetings as required. This includes co-ordinating a programme of work for Group Meetings to ensure key functional work is communicated and to ensure outputs from the meetings are implemented.
Co-ordinate administrative work such as monthly reports patient enquires training and development Freedom of Information requests media inquires etc by tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery.
Support project management activities including progress tracking coordinating completion of key deliverables stakeholder management organisation and prioritisation of key actions.
Who are we looking for
Oursuccessful candidatewill have:
Excellent organisational time management and prioritisation skills.
Able to multi-task and balance competing priorities and react to multiple requests
Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. pharmacy science medical engineering medical physics biomaterials or healthcare professional qualification or equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.
Recognised programme management qualification and experience is desirable coupled with scientific expertise in a relevant discipline
Programme management skills and experience with the ability to work on different projects within the same time period providing information on complex and technical matters.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity please readour Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidatesfind out more here.
Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour 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 theBehaviour 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 Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise extensive demands.
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 can 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 as soon as possible.
Closing date:28 July 2025
Shortlisting date: From 29 July 2025
Interview date:W/C 11 or 18 August 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 questionsplease contact
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.
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 completebasic 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 applicants 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 eligibilityhere.
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 appointmenton the basis ofmerit 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:
Civil Service Commission
Room G/8
1Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
