OverviewStrategic Partnerships Adviser role at Wellcome Trust. This position is part of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) and focuses on leading strategic partnership projects, with an initial emphasis on major philanthropic partnerships and increasing philanthropic and private sector engagement and investment in infectious diseases.

What will I be doing?In this role, you’ll lead strategic partnership projects from planning through to delivery—building trusted relationships, managing risks and budgets, and coordinating efforts across teams to achieve meaningful impact. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to shape partnership strategies, influence outcomes, and ensure alignment with Wellcome’s mission. You’ll also contribute to an inclusive culture and uphold Wellcome’s values and policies in everything you do.

You will start with a focus on one of Wellcome’s major philanthropic partnerships and support scoping of how we can increase philanthropic and private sector engagement and investment in infectious diseases. You’ll build impactful collaborations with key partner organisations, particularly philanthropy and the private sector, and bring insights from the external environment to deepen relationships with key partners and help ensure that the research Wellcome funds leads to impact for communities most affected by health challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic partnership projects from planning through to delivery, managing risks, budgets and stakeholder relationships to achieve impactful outcomes.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and senior external stakeholders to support priority projects and ongoing collaboration.

Coordinate cross-functional efforts using a matrix management approach, ensuring alignment with Wellcome’s mission and partnership strategies.

Monitor project progress, adapt plans as needed, and report on achievements to inform decision-making and future direction.

Provide expert insight on partnership development, acting as a credible and influential voice across Wellcome and externally.

Contribute to an inclusive and values-led culture, ensuring all work aligns with Wellcome’s policies, principles and budgetary guidelines.

Minimum criteria

Experience of Strategic Partnerships work internationally, including engaging philanthropy and industry/private sector

Experience of working in global health, or international development sectors

Understanding of Research and Development ecosystems

Experience of planning projects and managing them through to delivery and managing others to do the same

Qualifications and detailsClosing date:

Thursday, 25 September

Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

£61,400

Interview dates:

Week commencing 20 October

How to applyTo apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

About WellcomeThe 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 addressing three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

Our hybrid way of working is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday–Thursday) with the remaining 2 days flexible between remote or office. We welcome flexible working options and adjustments for accessibility. For adjustments and accessibility information, or to contact us, please visit our website or email jobs@wellcome.org.

Equity, Diversity and InclusionDiversity and inclusion are central to Wellcome. We are committed to a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we will discuss flexible working options for all roles.

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