Project Support Officer

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Support Officer to enhance project management within their Science, Research & Innovation group. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical biological reference materials, ensuring the successful execution of projects that positively impact public health. With a flexible hybrid work environment, you will engage with diverse stakeholders, maintain essential project documentation, and support financial oversight. If you are passionate about project management and want to make a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support, scheduling, and governance.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Manage project controls and report project status.
• Maintain accurate records and support financial activities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Financial Control

Communication Skills

Education

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Job Description

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

We are currently looking for a

Job Description

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

We are currently looking for a Project Support Officer to join our Standards Lifecycle Function within the Science, Research & Innovation group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. 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 Science and Research group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation. The South Mimms campus of the MHRA delivers statutory scientific functions such as the provision of biological reference materials that enable the global harmonisation of vaccines, therapeutic medicines and diagnostic tests as well as the independent batch release biological products. These activities are under pinned by a strong global research and development program.

The post is based within the Standards Lifecycle function which is responsible for the scientific delivery, manufacture and global distribution of biological reference materials that enable the global harmonisation of vaccines, therapeutic medicines and diagnostic tests.

What’s the role?

A programme of activities is underway to replace and improve the equipment and infrastructure required for the manufacture of biological reference materials at the MHRA’s Science Campus in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. This is an exciting programme that will create a state-of-the-art fill and finish facility to enable the improved delivery of reference materials that are critical in the accurate dosing of biological medicines and harmonising the sensitivity of diagnostic tests.

The post holder will report to the Programme Manager and will play a key role in providing the administrative framework required for efficient project management. Key tasks will include but are not restricted to, co-ordination of internal and externa stakeholder meetings, accurate record keeping of minutes, supporting the delivery of project activities and maintaining critical documents such risk and dependency logs and supporting the Programme Manager with procurement and financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Scheduling – Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning and scheduling.
• Monitoring & Reporting – Manage project controls, report project status and support the Programme Manager with the creating of develop project performance reports for review by senior committees.
• Financial Control – Support the management for the project spend by maintaining accurate records and contribute to the compilation of budgets reporting for the program. Where necessary, contribute to the project business case.
• Risks & Issues – Maintain and ensure review of risk areas and escalating as appropriate to the Programme Manager.
• Stakeholder – Engage and manage correspondence with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate correspondence and documents escalate for signature as required.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they meet the following criteria:

• One or more of the project management qualifications listed on the person specification
• Effective stakeholder engagement experience to identify, analyse and communicate with stakeholders
• Experience in all aspects of project support i.e. scheduling, risk & issue management, change control and governance. Including use of project management software.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact.
  
  

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.
• 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 ‘Experience - Experience in all aspects of project support i.e. scheduling, risk & issue management, change control and governance. Including use of project management software.’

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.

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 [e-mail] as soon as possible.

Closing date: 6 May 2025

Shortlisting date: 7 May 2025

Interview date: 15 May 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 questions, please contact [e-mail]

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 .

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 [e-mail] .

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 – [e-mail] .

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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About Us

ABOUT US

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 agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad.

The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.

About The Team

Scientific, Research & Innovation

The Science, Research and Innovation Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 6 sub-Groups, Innovation Accelerator, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Research and Development, Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.

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