SENIOR PROJECT  MANAGER

MA Healthcare

Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen fosters a culture of passion, creativity, fairness, and talent development. Now, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to bring passion and flair to our celebrated MA Healthcare portfolio.

This is a hands-on role that involves managing meaningful healthcare content, collaborating with industry experts, and overseeing projects from inception to completion.

Join a team of 550 talented professionals across 7 offices as Senior Project Manager in our Healthcare Projects Team. Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid model of three days a week in our unique Herne Hill office, fostering connection and creativity.

The salary is £42,000 (DOE) and company benefits.

What we offer:

• Professional growth, career development, training, and mentorship through our MAG Mentorship programme.
• A creative, collaborative space to share ideas. Partner with our Head of Projects and editorial/sales/marketing teams to craft high-impact healthcare publications and events.
  
• A supportive community. Connect with peers across our networking groups and cross-team projects.
  
• Opportunities to commission and shape editorial content that makes a difference in healthcare.
• Travel opportunities exist to attend industry conferences and events within the UK and worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

• Commissioning scientific editorial content.
• Supporting the Head of Projects with daily operational tasks and work reports.
• Utilising project management software to track and manage project progress.
• Liaising with external and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and provide regular progress updates.
• Researching and securing qualified authors, reviewers and medical writers.
• Commissioning scientific editorial content.
• Developing and managing editorial and press schedules for smooth project flow.
• Attending relevant conferences, meetings, and industry events (international travel).
• Handling quotes, proposals, and budgets for each project.
• Building relationships with new and existing clients
• Managing 1 direct report.

What we’re looking for:

• Alignment with our values. If you’re passionate, creative, fair, and nurturing, you’ll thrive in our culture.
• A desire to contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture that celebrates shared success.
• A commitment to pushing boundaries and striving for excellence in everything you do.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients, authors, and internal teams.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience using project management software. Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and, ideally, Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Publishing/medical communications/PR background with transferable skills.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry is advantageous.

Stand Out in Your Application

We want to see your personality, values, and transferable skills shine. To help you stand out, you can:

• Upload a video introduction about yourself.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your enthusiasm and fit for this role.
• Request a recommendation from someone who can vouch for your potential.

Show us why you’re excited to join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!

Key Details:

• Application deadline: 6th June 
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role but don’t match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
• Our Communities: We’re home to specialist communities, including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail

Our Focus: Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events. 

We use technology to identify applications generated by AI, ensuring a fair and human-led recruitment process. We encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

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