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Play a key role in shaping global mental health policies at Wellcome Trust, a leading charitable foundation with ambitious plans for the future.
Overview
Salary
£47300
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation with a mission to improve health worldwide. Over the next ten years, it plans to spend £16bn on innovative projects in life, health, and wellbeing, with a focus on three global health challenges - mental health, infectious disease, and climate & health.
Role Summary
- Work as a Senior Policy Officer in the Policy & Partnerships Team.
- Manage the delivery of small to medium-sized policy projects targeted at achieving Wellcome's mental health objectives.
- Conduct analyses, craft persuasive arguments and recommendations, and develop outputs related to the global adoption of early interventions for mental health issues.
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in policy issues with a track record of developing recommendations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Experience in fostering trusted stakeholder relationships.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions demonstrating that you meet the role requirements.
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.
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will be working the Policy Team within the wider Policy & Partnerships Team. You will be tasked with managing the delivery of small to medium-sized components of policy projects aimed at achieving Wellcome's mental health influence objectives. This includes conducting analyses, crafting persuasive arguments and recommendations, and developing relevant outputs related to the global adoption of effective early interventions for depression, anxiety and psychosis.
We are looking for a self-motivated professional with experience in policy issues, capable of developing recommendations and fostering trusted stakeholder relationships. Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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: Experience working on policy issues and contributing to the development of policy recommendations, arguments and written outputs. Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative, while also delivering collaboratively as part of a team.
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.
