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Join the Wellcome Trust as a Head of Strategic Operations and contribute to global health advancements at a pivotal time
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Salary £97200
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires Expires at anytime
The Wellcome Trust is an impactful global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by supporting scientific research, advocacy, and partnerships. With an ambitious plan to invest £16bn in life, health, and wellbeing science, and address major health challenges, the Trust is at the forefront of global health innovation.
- Lead strategic planning and operations within the CEO’s Office.
- Oversee a team of four, managing the operational functioning of the Executive Office.
- Act as a bridge between the CEO and other parts of the organization, resolving issues and aligning priorities.
- Support key senior staff and the governance secretariat.
- Proven ability to balance strategic and operational planning.
- Strong experience in influencing and implementing strategies and operating plans.
- Substantial experience working with senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of global health, government, and policy as related to Wellcome’s mission.
To apply, submit your CV and complete our application form. While specific interview dates are set for late January and early February 2025, the application deadline is not explicitly stated. The Wellcome Trust offers excellent benefits, a respectful and open culture, and a flexible hybrid working model, with three days at our Euston Road offices and two days remote or in-office as preferred.
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.
We are looking for a Head of Strategic Operations to join our team in the CEO’s Office. The role reports to the Chief of Staff. You will be managing planning and operations of the Executive Office and oversee a team of four. The CEO Office is a central nexus for ensuring the organisation’s resources, processes, and activities are aligned to deliver Wellcome’s mission and strategy.
As a Head of Strategic Operations, you will manage the interface between the CEO and the rest of the organisation, identifying and effectively resolving completing priorities and issues. You will also be managing the operational functioning of the Executive Office and oversee a team that supports senior staff such as the CEO, Chair, and those responsible for the governance secretariat.
This role best suits someone who can balance strategic and operational thinking and planning effectively. We are looking for someone who has experience of influencing and implementing strategies, programmes and operating plans including substantial experience of working closely with senior stakeholders. A deep understanding of the global health space as well as the government and policy arena as relevant to Wellcome’s mission/strategy is strongly desirable.
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application. Interview dates: w/c 27 January and w/c 3 February 2025.
We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued. We have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
