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Exciting opportunity to influence global health challenges at the Wellcome Trust
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Salary
£97200
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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The Wellcome Trust is a global health-oriented charitable foundation, poised to spearhead initiatives through science, policy advocacy, and partnerships, having an ambitious plan of spending £16bn in the next decade. This role, functioning within the CEO Office, will serve as the nexus aligning the organisation’s resources and activities with its strategic mission. Key responsibilities will include supporting governance processes and decision-making within Wellcome, enabling transparency and clarity, translating the CEO's vision into strategic content and ensuring efficient stakeholder communication. The right candidate will possess strong interest in Wellcome’s mission, have extensive governance experience, and exceptional relationship-building skills. Exceptional written, verbal communication and multitasking skills are a must. Other skills include being able to negotiate and influence stakeholders at all levels, and handling successful deliverables across various parties. To apply, submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions meeting the minimum role criteria which include a deep understanding of Wellcome’s mission, governance experience, and exceptional relationship-building abilities. We value diversity and inclusion, offer excellent benefits with a hybrid working model, and provide an open, respectful culture in which differences are valued.
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. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.
The role is in the CEO Office (Executive Office team), reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff. You will advise and support the CEO in the delivery of Wellcome’s management committees, advisory groups and discussion forums. The CEO Office is a Wellcome department. It is a central nexus for ensuring the organisation’s resources, processes, and activities are aligned to deliver Wellcome’s mission and strategy. It has a crucial role in developing Wellcome's strategy, related programmes and initiatives, and monitoring organisational impact. Strategic Governance is one of four functions within the CEO Office and supports informed decision making and keeping up momentum on our mission and strategic priorities.
You will support Wellcome, and its leadership, in effective decision-making and governance processes. You will act as the main point of contact to the Executive Committee and other key stakeholders, to ensure effective agenda-setting, meeting planning and cross organisational communication to ensure transparency and clarity. You will also translate the CEO's vision into strategic content, working in partnership with the Committee Coordinator, other areas of Wellcome and external parties to integrate management and Board governance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Wellcome’s mission and strategic priorities, extensive experience in governance and, and the ability to build trust and influence across a diverse range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who has proven experience in governance and delivering key projects within tight deadlines, with an awareness of organisational mission and strategic priorities. Can take a pragmatic value driven approach to managing deliverables across various stakeholder groups and demonstrates excellent multi-tasking capability to drive forward the priorities. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing, being a critical friend to, and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Has well-developed interpersonal skills, is adaptable and able to facilitate meetings/forums to support outcomes that are the CEO’s priorities.
To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Minimum Criteria: Awareness and understanding of Wellcome’s mission and strategic priorities. Experience in governance and governance best practice. Ability to build trust, credibility and productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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. 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.
