Description We are currently looking for an Advertising Assessor to join our Authorisation Lifecycle Function within the Healthcare Quality and Access group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. 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 objective of the Healthcare Quality and Access (HQA) group is to drive quality and critically appraise benefits and risks to inform robust decisions on healthcare access The Authorisation Lifecycle function is an enabler, central to delivery of the frontline HQA group. What’s the role? The Advertising Unit is responsible for ensuring high standards in the promotion of medicines, and for overseeing policy on advertising regulation in the UK. The role therefore both requires, and continues to develop, skills in scientific assessment with an outward-facing impact on medicines regulation and policy in accordance with the Agency’s strategic priorities. Key responsibilities: Management of the assessment of industry advertising material submitted for MHRA copy review (known as vetting). This will include assessment of promotional material, liaison with MHRA medical and other specialist staff, and being the point of contact with the companies involved. Management of advertising complaints investigations to determine any breach of the law in liaison with other staff as required and in liaison with external bodies with a role in advertising regulation. Providing advice and contributing to policy development on advertising regulation as required. Supporting transparency of regulation by publication of information about the work of the team as required Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following. Communicating and influencing – can use a range of techniques to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders Working together – can effectively and professionally collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to foster a common focus Delivering at pace – acts promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. Experience of drafting clear, concise, and accurate responses on casework, including: letter drafting; internal and external emails; and enquiries to policy work. Sound analytical skills, including the ability to identify potentially serious risks to public health at an early stage. Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation *Insert the Criteria followed by the assessment method in brackets* If there are desirable criteria this must be noted also Behaviour Criteria: Communicating and influencing – can use a range of techniques to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders Insert as appropriate. (A, I) Working together – can effectively and professionally collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to foster a common focus. (A, I) Delivering at pace – acts promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. (A, I) Experience Criteria: Candidates are able to demonstrate that they have of previous experience in an area broadly related to the post. (A, I) Experience of drafting clear, concise, and accurate responses on casework, including: letter drafting; internal and external emails; and enquiries to policy work. (A, I, T) Technical Criteria: Life sciences qualification to degree level (A) Prior knowledge of UK medicines regulation (A, I) Sound analytical skills, including the ability to identify potentially serious risks to public health at an early stage. (A, I, T) Strengths Criteria Decisive (I) Preventer (I) If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk 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. Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage 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 candidates demonstrating that they have a Life sciences qualification to degree level. 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 Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible. Closing date: 5 th February 2026 Shortlisting date: from 9th February 2026 Interview date: 23 rd February 2026 If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk 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. Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms and conditions. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer. Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater. The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk. 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk info@csc.gov.uk Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ