Working for us

What's it like to work here?
We are  a government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work. Everything we do is about protection. From over-the-counter headache tablets to the safety of bedrails to revolutionary drugs in the fight against HIV and AIDS, we are there. Safeguarding the public and shaping the future of medical technologies.

The MHRA employs over 850 staff, with our main offices in Vauxhall, London, and several satellite offices throughout the country.

The view from Market Towers





Staff enjoying a lunchtime exercise class





Staff restaurant

What do we look for in our employees?
At the MHRA we are always searching for enthusiastic people to join our teams.  We focus on attracting and developing the right people and we are regularly on the look out to fill positions ranging from administration to scientific, pharmaceutical to medical.

We look for candidates that are professional, confident, flexible and passionate about the service we provide. In return the MHRA strives to be a place where you will want build your professional career and we will assist you in growing and developing. Please click on the link below to read some profiles of our staff:

› Staff profiles

The benefits
At the MHRA we are passionate about encouraging staff to learn and develop using a variety of methods, from on-the-job learning and attending external seminars and conferences, to the wide variety of development activities available through the in-house programme. We have a dedicated Learning Services team who are here to support and advise you on your personal and professional development to help you get the most out of your career at the MHRA.

There are many other benefits of working for the MHRA, including:

• 30 days annual leave
• 10.5 privilege days/ bank holidays
• On-going learning and development
• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Discounted BUPA membership
• Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
• On-site exercise studio at Market Towers
• Subsidised canteen
• Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
• Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
• CoreCare – Employee Assistance Services

The work-life balance
Our open plan offices encourage communication and interaction between staff. With many events throughout the year including summer boat parties, Christmas parties, quiz nights, karaoke nights and team awaydays, you will have many opportunities to meet people and build lasting relationships.

Our main offices are based in Vauxhall, London, and there are always plenty of things to do during your lunch break or after work.

The Imperial War Museum examines the history of modern war and people’s experience of war and wartime life in Britain and the Commonwealth; see www.iwm.org.uk. The domineering London Eye is clearly visible just upstream from the offices in Market Towers; see www.londoneye.com.

Battersea Park is ideal for a lunchtime visit and is is only one mile from Market Towers and boasts beautiful gardens, lakes, a restaurant, an art gallery, a beauty parlour and an athletics track. Please see www.batterseapark.org/.

There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, with meals to suit all tastes including seafood, Spanish, Italian, Indian, Pizza, tapas, coffee and cake, and snack foods.