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Join the Wellcome Trust: a global health-focused charity aiming to support transformative scientific discoveries through thoughtfulgrant management.
Overview
Salary
£46700
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Wellcome Trust is an exciting, global charitable foundation dedicated to the advancement of health. Their mission is to enhance health through science funding, policy advocacy, and creating partnerships. The next decade will see them investing £16bn in discoveries concerning life, health, and wellbeing, with a particular interest in challenges like mental health, infectious disease, and climate impact on health.
Role Summary
- Manage a portfolio of grants throughout their full life-cycle in the Cells, Systems and Tools team within the Research Funding department.
- Carry out due diligence, coordinate expert reviews and funding committees, providing feedback, making awards, and responding to queries.
- Ensure fair, efficient, and timely handling of applications, supporting world-class research through clear, inclusive processes.
Role Requirements
- Experiences in research environments and understanding of funding processes.
- Ability to manage complex priorities, with excellent communication and analytical skills, attention to detail.
- A degree in cell biology, developmental biology, or physiology is necessary.
- Strong stakeholder management skills are also required.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV.
- Answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health 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 addressing global health challenges such as mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. Our strategy emphasizes the importance of curiosity-driven discovery research, which is vital for understanding how life works and overcoming barriers to progress.
The role: As a Funding Manager in the Cells, Systems and Tools team within our Research Funding department, you will manage a portfolio of grants across their full lifecycle. This includes carrying out due diligence, coordinating expert reviews and funding advisory committees, providing clear written feedback, making awards, and responding to queries. This role ensures that applications are handled fairly, efficiently, and on time, supporting world-class research through inclusive, transparent processes.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience in the research environment, a strong understanding of funding processes, and the ability to manage complex priorities confidently. Essential skills include strong communication, analytical abilities, and attention to detail. You should be organized, adaptable, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. A degree in a relevant science subject such as cell biology, developmental biology, or physiology is required.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with three days in our Euston Road offices and two days of flexible remote work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and support for professional development.
To apply, please submit an updated CV and answer two application questions demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements.
