Communications Specialist AI Commission

We are currently looking for aCommunications Specialist: AI Commissionto join our Communications and Engagement Function within the Enablement Group.

Please note this opportunity is currently only available to those working within the Civil Service. Applications from non-Civil Servants may not be reviewed and may be rejected.

This is a full-time opportunity on a 9-month fixed term contractbasis. 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

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 MHRA Communications and Engagement Function is a multi-award-winning team that has a consistent track-record of achievement and providing value for money. Our focus is to support the agency to deliver its business outcomes by putting patients and the public at the centre of all our work.

We are organised in the following teams: News and Media Communications Patient and Public Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Experience. This role is in our Communications team responsible for external affairs strategic communications and planning insight and evaluation.

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.

To help achieve the agencys mission and the UK government plans for the NHS to become the most AI-enabled healthcare system in the world we have launched a bold new National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare which will be responsible for advising the MHRA on a world-leading framework for the regulation of AI products making Great Britain the fastest and safest place to regulate AI and software in the world.

This role will enable delivery of the comprehensive communications and engagement strategy in support of the National AI Commission. This is a fixed term opportunity to join the MHRA Communications and Engagement team supporting the Commission until summer 2026.

Whats the role

• Lead the development and implementation of effective communications strategies to strengthen the MHRAs new National AI Commission external profile and reputation among key external audiences including government industry professional bodies and the wider health and life sciences community.

• Develop maintain and nurture key stakeholder relationships to support delivery against the Commissions core mission policy regulatory priorities and operational objectives extending to support for the Commissioners and working group members.

• Ensure alignment of external engagement with the MHRAs brand and strategic communications priorities as overseeing the direction and taking advice from the Commission.

• Oversee the integration of stakeholder and partner insight into MHRAs wider communications activities engagement planning and decision-making and cooperate with and influence the broader internal stakeholder teams in this regard.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a lead communications specialist and develop and deliver communication strategies to identify and inform priority external stakeholders about the work of the National AI Commission in a managed way.
• Provide expert advice on external affairs and stakeholder engagement in relation to the Commission giving high-quality strategic counsel to senior leaders across the agency Commissioners and Working Group members.
• Act as a project manager for announcements and projects linked to the National AI Commission communications and engagement strategy ensuring the MHRAs Comms and Engagement group support delivery of effective external communications.
• Monitor and proactively establish mechanisms for engaging the agencys priority stakeholders and wider public on the work of the National AI Commission managing correspondence and briefing requests.
• Leverage communications opportunities identified through monitoring of the external landscape and feed insight into the National AI Commissions communications planning

• Lead development and delivery of content creating key messages and maintaining core scripts in response to emerging and established priorities for the National AI Commission that compels the engagement of external stakeholders in our work in the form of written content for publication correspondence speeches and briefings for senior internal stakeholders and Government ministers.

• Proactively build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of National AI Mission objectives.

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill demonstrate the following.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral with the ability to accurately and confidently communicate influence and challenge staff and external contacts at all levels.

• Experience of maintaining multiple projects whilst ensuring all risks are mitigated. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions.

• Demonstrable track record of developing communications and engagement strategies and delivering complex programmes and campaigns using a range of communications tools and techniques.

• Excellent experience in engaging and mapping out key stakeholders to communicate key messages. Demonstrate positive customer service by understanding the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations.

• Proven experience of working well under pressure and at pace within a complex business and political environment.

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 candidatesfind out more here.

• Online application form including a statement of suitability (to be answered in the Application Question section)of no more than750words demonstrating how you meet the person ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left information that you provide will be anonymised and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your details when reviewing your ensure you do not include any personal identifying information on your supporting information.

• 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 candidates demonstrating the following.

• Demonstrable track record of developing communications and engagement strategies and delivering complex programmes and campaigns using a range of communications tools and techniques.

• Proven experience of working well under pressure and at pace within a complex business and political environment.

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: 28th November 2025

Shortlisting date: from 1st December 2025

Interview date:from 6th December 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

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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 OleylamiHead of Talent Acquisition.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

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