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Join a globally recognized charitable foundation, Wellcome Trust, as an Associate Director, Policy Labs, and contribute in taking on the world's biggest health challenges.
Overview
Salary £151900
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Organisation summary
Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation investing in curiosity-driven research to tackle major health challenges like climate change, infectious diseases, and mental health. We believe in the power of science for a healthier future and plan to spend £16bn in the next decade. We also engage with policy makers, run advocacy campaigns, and form partnerships to ensure that health science advancements benefit everyone.
Role Summary
- As Associate Director, Policy Labs, you'll be part of the Policy and Partnerships department, leading Wellcome's policy and political engagements.
- You'll guide Wellcome's UK and international science policy agenda, develop and lead a new team to create policy solutions that align with Wellcome's mission.
- You'll set up and deliver Wellcome Policy Labs, lean, timebound policy programmes that identify policy solutions on priority issues.
Role Requirements
- We need an experienced policy leader with a proven track record in delivering policy outcomes globally.
- You should be able to shape and deliver ambitious policy programmes, using Wellcome’s strengths and networks to achieve our goals.
- Strong leadership skills, collaboration skills, and possibly a network and experience in science policy or a related field are essential.
Application Process Details
- To apply for the role, follow the link provided. For further details, email Katie Faulkner at katie.faulkner@green-park.co.uk.
- Wellcome Trust offers excellent benefits and a hybrid working model. We value diversity and inclusion and ensure a fair and inclusive environment for all.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We fund curiosity-driven research, and we’re taking on three of the biggest health challenges facing humanity – climate change, infectious disease and mental health. We believe in the power of science to build a healthier future for everyone. And we will spend £16bn over the next ten years. However, we know that science alone is not enough. We also work with policy makers, run advocacy campaigns, and form partnerships with other organisations to ensure everyone, everywhere benefits from advances in health science.
We are looking for an Associate Director, Policy Labs to join our team. You will be working in our Policy and Partnerships department, which leads Wellcome’s policy and political engagement, and builds the partnerships that help us reach our goals. The Policy Labs team will develop our work to create a supportive science policy environment for discovery research.
As the Associate Director, Policy Labs you will guide Wellcome’s UK and international science policy agenda, developing and leading a new team to develop and create policy solutions that respond to pressing issues for Wellcome’s mission. You will also set up and deliver Wellcome Policy Labs: 2-3 lean, timebound policy programmes lasting 18-24 months that will identify policy solutions on priority policy issues for Wellcome.
We are looking for an experienced policy leader, with a proven track record of delivering policy outcomes in a global context. You will use your creativity to shape and deliver ambitious policy programmes that use Wellcome’s strengths and networks to achieve our goals. You’ll be an adept leader of people, and collaborate effectively across the organisation. You may bring an existing network and experience from science policy or a related field.
Wellcome has appointed Green Park to support us on this search, to apply for the role, please follow this link and if you like to discuss any further details please email: Katie Faulkner [email removed - click apply for more details]
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 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. 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.
