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Join the passionate Mental Health team at Wellcome Trust and contribute to global health by supporting vital administrative functions.
Overview
Salary £38300
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
The Wellcome Trust is a renowned global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health through science funding, advocacy, and partnerships. Positioned at the forefront of addressing health challenges such as mental health, infectious disease, and climate impacts on health, the Trust is investing £16bn over the next decade in life-changing research and initiatives.
Role Summary:
- Provide essential administrative support to the Programme Director and Mental Health Leadership Team.
- Coordinate and facilitate team activities and logistics to ensure efficiency within the larger team of approximately 40 members.
- Contribute to a world where mental health is not an obstacle by supporting early interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Role Requirements:
- Enjoyment in a dynamic and friendly work environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and adaptability to changing plans.
- Previous experience in PA or administrative roles.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work within deadlines.
- Proactive approach with outstanding organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ideally experience with Monday.com.
We champion flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve 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.
You will be working within Wellcome’s friendly and ambitious Mental Health team of around 50 people. Our vision is a world where no one is held back by mental health problems. To achieve this vision, we are working towards the specific mission of creating a step change in early intervention for anxiety, depression and psychosis.
We are looking for Team Coordinator, to provide administrative support to the Programme Director and Mental Health Leadership Team (8 people), and assist with the co-ordination and logistics of team activities ensuring the smooth running of the wider team (around 40 people).
We are looking for someone who has: Enjoyment in a fast-paced friendly environment, Attention to detail combined with ability to cope with rapidly evolving plans, PA or administration experience, Ability to multi-task, prioritise, take initiative and work to deadlines, with proactive approach and excellent organisation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills, Advanced skills in office and project management software– excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including SharePoint, and if possible Monday.com.
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday) from our Euston Road offices. Due to the nature of this role, there may be a requirement to come in on Mondays and Fridays in addition due to meeting requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.
