Job Description

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Reference number

413436
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Salary

45,272
(plus 5385.00 London allowances if applicable
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
UKRI band E###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MRC - Programme Delivery###

Type of role

Project Delivery###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

2

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Swindon / London - Hybrid working Available.

About the job

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Job summary

Programme Manager

The Medical Research Council (MRC)

Salary: 45,272 (plus 5385.00 London allowances if applicable)

Band: UKRI E

Hours: Full time (job share is available with the expectation that candidates apply with a pre-arranged job share colleague)

Contract Type: Open Ended.

Location: Swindon / London - Hybrid working Available.

Positions: 2

Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025

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Job description

We are recruiting two Programme Managers to join the Medical Research Council's Investigator-Led Directorate. The roles play a core part in MRC's mission to improve human health by managing a portfolio of research funding, embedded within MRC's translation group. Reporting to the Head of Theme, the Programme Managers work with administrative teams on peer review delivery and with others across MRC Head Office. The roles will support science and related policy areas. The posts will play a role in supporting our research and are part of a wider scientific Programme Manager cadre across MRC Head Office where staff move periodically between roles and directorates to expand experience and take on new challenges within MRC's core business.


You will be the knowledge-holder of the science issues relating to your area, spanning new research and policy-related issues. You will:

Provide support and advice for grant applicants Be responsible for the peer review of research/training proposals Act as the primary interface for internal (across the MRC office and UKRI partners) and external stakeholders (e.g. researchers in the academic and commercial sectors, funding agencies, policy makers) Assist senior colleagues in the review of research fields and related investments, and the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and policy Develop and manage funding schemes and initiatives. ###

Person specification

Essential:

A degree in an area of science relevant to the MRC Significant research (in academia, industry or NHS) or research-related experience (e.g. research funding/strategy management or publishing), demonstrating strong understanding of the biomedical/health research landscape and a broad understanding of scientific issues Excellent people skills, including ability to build relationships, negotiate, influence and persuade Experience of achieving results with a wide range of stakeholders (across levels of seniority), progressing the organisation's interests while being sensitive to those of the stakeholders e.g. research funders, the bioscience industry, NHS, scientific publishing or academia The ability to communicate clearly - both in oral and written form, across a range of issues (beyond your own academic focus), and articulating complex ideas and conflicting perspectives Strategic and pragmatic thinker with the ability to work alone and in a team, analyse complex information and identify key risks, issues and solutions within their work The ability to appraise science and partnership opportunities, identify strategic objectives and their implications, and make adaptations to their own area of work Highly organised with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and time effectively Positive advocate for medical research, the MRC and UKRI Has integrity and takes personal responsibility for their actions and work Resilient - ability to respond effectively to unexpected changes or demands and to remain calm under pressure Committed to personal and organisational improvement.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,272, Medical Research Council contributes 13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!


A list of benefits below:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

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Selection process details

How to apply:

For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.


A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : UKRI Recruitment Team Email : Recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : Recruitment@ukri.org