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Join the Wellcome Trust as Head of Strategic Partnerships for an opportunity to lead ambitious collaborations addressing global health challenges.
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Salary
£101700
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
The Wellcome Trust is a reputable global charitable foundation dedicated to improving public health. We present an exciting opportunity to join our Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) team as Head of Strategic Partnerships. Your role will involve spearheading our strategic partnerships, setting goals, and creating impactful, co-created collaborations with a variety of partners.
- Role Summary:
- Provide leadership for Wellcome's partnerships portfolio
- Work closely with departments across Wellcome
- Develop and manage collaborations with key partner organisations
- Ensure the GRSP team's skills and capabilities are maximised
- Role Requirements:
- Track record of leading strategic partnerships internationally
- Expertise in global health, philanthropy, or the private sector
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to work across diverse cultures and complex environments
- Application Process Details:
- Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with 3 days in our Euston Road offices and 2 days working remotely
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive to everyone
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. These challenges require bold science and collaborative efforts beyond science alone.
As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will join the Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) team. This role involves providing strategic leadership for Wellcome's partnerships portfolio, setting ambitious goals, and driving impactful, co-created collaborations across philanthropic, multilateral, and private sector partners. This is a pivotal time to join as we expand our collaborations to address pressing science and health challenges globally.
You will develop and test your partnership-building skills, working closely with teams across Wellcome—especially Solutions Programmes, Policy & Partnerships, Equity, and Corporate Affairs. Your responsibilities will include building and managing collaborations and coalitions with key partner organisations, bringing external insights, and working with senior leaders to deepen relationships with key partners. You will also lead and motivate a high-performing team, ensuring their skills and capabilities are maximised.
Key responsibilities include staying abreast of trends in global health, philanthropy, and the private sector, identifying opportunities for Wellcome to innovate and act as a sector leader. You will contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, encouraging collaboration and effective communication.
This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of leading strategic partnerships internationally and significant expertise in global health, philanthropy, or the private sector. We are looking for an excellent communicator and inclusive team leader, confident working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders in complex environments.
Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with 3 days in our Euston Road offices and 2 days working remotely. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive to everyone.
