Communications and Government Affairs GSK Graduate Programme, UK, 2025

Are you a graduate that has an interest in communicating GSK's story and priorities in a clear and compelling way? Our Communications and Government Affairs (CGA) function in GSK builds engagement and belief in GSK and its purpose, strategy and culture - internally and externally. In CGA, you have the opportunity to protect and enhance our reputation, ensure our story is told accurately and consistently, bring external viewpoints into the company and partner with our business on developing GSK policy and positions. CGA has a critical role in growing and supporting the GSK business for the benefit of patients. Ahead together with tailored training and career development If you're a graduate with the talent and ambition to lead and engage others, we will equip you with expertise and skills in communications and government affairs to make an impact and be a trusted adviser to business. Over two year, our Graduate programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally. You can expect three 3 job rotations, each one lasting 8 months where we aim to give you the opportunity to gain experience across internal and external communications and government affairs, in several business areas and geographical areas - local, regional or global exposure. Your rotations will be stretching, but we'll support you with formal and informal learning, as well as coaching and mentoring. You will improve your communication, analytical and influencing skills, and gain commercial awareness and experience to support your continued development. What will you do?

• Work on communication and advocacy strategies and plans to hone your skills and knowledge of internal and external communications and government affairs
• Work collaboratively with a variety of cross-functional GSK teams in the business, including for example, medical, commercial, HR, Global supply chain to develop communication materials, key messages, briefs, visual/video assets for different audiences and different channels
• Develop your writing and briefing skills for internal business and external audiences
• Be involved in our digital activity both internally and externally on our social media channels
• Be involved in a variety of internal and external engagement activities
• Monitor, analyse and interpret information and external insights to help us to understand healthcare trends and impact to our business.
• Learn how to project manage and effectively prioritise tasks and understand the business-critical role of CGA.
  
  Join the GSK Communication and Government Affairs Graduate Programme - UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: Degree in any subject, graduation by Spring/Summer 2025 Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English,
• An individual who is inspired by GSK's business and purpose
• Strong interest and skill in writing, analysing, interpreting, and effectively communicating information
• Interest in the external environment and its impact to business
• An individual who has strong interpersonal skills and is able to build relationships both internally and externally
• Curiosity, self-motivation and courage in suggesting new ideas and ways forward
• Ability to work under pressure, as an active team member and be energised by teamwork, but also be able to work independently on tasks
• High learning agility and resilience coupled with an ambition to learn, accept new challenges and openness to feedback to support your development
• Ability to focus and resourcefulness to deliver the most impactful results, Our Graduate Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don't have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation. If you've already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.
  
  We're 100% open to all talent - whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And, because it's the right thing to do.
You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK gsk.to/DEI If applying to one of GSK's Graduate programmes in the UK, please be advised that you must have and be able to evidence the right to work in the UK before the start date of your programme. GSK's ability to make and honour any offer to you will be subject to the UK government immigration rules applicable at the time. Any offers will be made subject to immigration status being confirmed. GSK welcomes applications from everyone, however there are Government restrictions on who can be sponsored. GSK cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship and GSK keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance as it is published. Sponsorship is also based on business needs., Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class
• (US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.


• A competitive salary
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance which includes 24-hour access to an online GP
• Well-being programmes to encourage mindfulness and support your mental needs
• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity
• Employee recognition programmes and awards to reward exceptional achievements
• An opportunity to learn commercial skills from experienced colleagues and access to senior leaders to help guide your career development
• Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching and mentoring by senior leaders, your manager, your peers, and a mix of virtual & in person courses
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