Policy Coordinator

We are currently looking for aPolicy Coordinator to join our Policy Function within the Partnerships Group.

This is a full-timeopportunity 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

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 Partnerships Group is responsible for shaping policy to guide the MHRAs operations for developing the national and international partnerships that the MHRA needs to be successful; and for transforming and modernising the legal regime for medicines and medical devices which underpins the MHRAs work.

The Partnerships Group is working on issues that are at the heart of public health fast safe access to medicines and medical devices working with industry and other health Arms Length Bodies (ALBs); tackling public health regulatory issues as they arise; and supporting the future of the life sciences industry in the UK. The Group does all this while ensuring that patient safety and public health impact is at the heart of its work.

The Policy Team drives MHRA policy development on cross-cutting areas and ensures consistency and high quality of the Agencys core policy activities. The team has a strong reactive cross-Agency role and is responsive to emerging policy issues problem solving and leading high profile regulatory policy development. The Policy Team works collaboratively with the MHRAs technical subject matter experts and other Government departments to respond to complex policy questions focusing on patient safety and public health. This enables team members to develop expertise across a range of regulatory areas giving significant personal development opportunity.

Whats the role

We are recruiting an Executive Officer role in the Policy Team within the Partnerships group to take responsibility for core policy work and related responsibilities such as triaging and coordinating the Agencys response to commissions.

This includes leading the Agencys responses to cross-government commissions including briefings for ministers and senior leaders.

It also includes providing support to projects across the range of thePartnerships Groups responsibilities and reach across the whole of the Agencys work for example through researching subjects and analysing information.

Key responsibilities:

• Taking forward policy and briefing requests from DHSC and wider government working closely with the rest of Policy team and other Agency colleagues. You will need to have strong communication skills to be confident providing clear and accurate advice preparing briefings analysing information quality checking identifying key issues and recommending next steps.

• Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with colleagues across the MHRA relevant DHSC teams and ministerial private offices and other health ALBs to ensure quality and timely responses to commissions.

• Cascading any relevant information from DHSC (e.g. changes to procedures or contacts at DHSC) to the Policy team and wider organisation in a timely manner updating colleagues on themes from commissions received and actioned and supporting the delivery of the Partnerships Groups ministerial submissions offer ensuring that submissions are high quality and have been through appropriate sign-off.

• Managing information on SharePoint and the Policy Teams intranet presence and supporting colleagues across the Partnerships Group to ensure joined up and collaborative working and helping to build an inclusive supportive team environment.

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill demonstrate the following:

• An understanding of regulatory practice or how government/public services and/or parliament operates

• Experience of public health issues and health life sciences or regulatory environments

• Seeing the big picture

• Delivery at pace

• Communicating and influencing

• Working Together

Person Specification:

Method of assessment:AApplication TTest IInterview PPresentation

Behaviour Criteria:

Experience Criteria:

• An understanding of regulatory practice or how government/public services and/or parliament operates (A)

• Experience in public health issues and health life sciences or regulation environments. (A)

Strengths Criteria

• Organiser (I)

• Team Player (I)

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 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.

• 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 ofcandidates having experience in public health issues and health life sciences or regulation environments.

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.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.

Closing date:4^th December 2025

Shortlisting date: from 12^th December 2025

Interview date:from 17^th December 2025

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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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