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Join the Wellcome Trust in their global mission to improve health by becoming a senior Funding Manager
Overview
Salary
£56200
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the formidable force that is the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation with a heart for health improvement. This foundation spends billions in scientific funding, policy leading, and advocating for global health. Join them on their ambitious ten-year plan to combat global health challenges, such as mental health, infectious disease, and the intersection of climate and health.
Role Summary
- Provide business partner support to Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes as a senior Funding Manager
- Utilise expertise in Directed Funding processes and Wellcome's funding policies to advise strategic activities
- Coordinate, implement, and manage Directed Funding activities, Discretionary Award applications, funding call rounds, and associated Advisory Committees
Role Requirements
- Life science degree or equivalent
- Experience as a Funding Manager or similar role
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to manage large workloads and prioritize effectively
- Experience in the academic research environment
Application Process Details
- Provide evidence of meeting the minimum criteria and details of up to two relevant initiatives or projects
- For more information on benefits and flexible working options, visit the Wellcome Trust website
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, tackling global health challenges such as mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.
The role: As a senior level Funding Manager, you will join our Directed Activities team, providing business partner support to Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes. You will use your expertise in Directed Funding processes and knowledge of Wellcome’s funding policies to advise on the delivery and implementation of strategic activities. This role involves coordinating the planning of Directed Funding activities, implementing Discretionary Award applications and funding call rounds, and managing associated Advisory Committees.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent in a life science subject and experience as a Funding Manager or similar role. You should possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and have the ability to manage large workloads and prioritize effectively. Experience in the academic research environment is essential.
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. Adjustments for people with disabilities or long-term conditions are available.
Applications details: Interested candidates should provide evidence of meeting the minimum criteria and details of up to two relevant initiatives or projects. For more information on our benefits and flexible working options, please visit our website.
